PTA Physical Therapy Assistant Home Health

PruittHealth • Gainesville, GA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide physical therapy treatments to PruittHealth Home Health patients in their residences under the supervision and direction of a physical therapist. The position serves communities throughout Hall, Lumpkin, Dawson, Habersham, and White Counties, with the main office located at 2545 Flintridge Rd NE #110, Gainesville, GA 30501. The schedule is Monday through Friday with flexible day-shift hours.

The clinician helps develop and implement patient plans of care, coordinates with the interdisciplinary team and attending physician, supports patient assessments, and completes accurate, timely documentation at the point of care. The role requires maintaining professional licensure, certification, and clinical records in accordance with applicable requirements, meeting agency productivity standards, and reporting suspected violations. PruittHealth describes a pay-per-point compensation model and offers mileage reimbursement, a progressive benefit plan, career growth opportunities, additional pay incentives, and flexible schedules.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• If foreign-trained, completion of a program deemed substantially equivalent to U.S. entry-level Physical Therapist Assistant education by an APTA-approved credentials evaluation organization.
• Valid and unrestricted professional license in the state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• At least 2 years of therapy experience.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Prior Home Health experience is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and implementation of plans of care within goals established by the physician, patient or family, and interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and attending physician to maintain continuity of care and develop, integrate, and manage patient care plans.
• Provide care using intermediate knowledge of home care and competency in discipline-specific patient care skills.
• Meet agency productivity standards and use time and resources effectively and efficiently.
• Complete documentation accurately and promptly at the point of care according to industry standards.
• Assist the physical therapist in assessing patients’ physical disabilities and functional levels.
• Maintain current licensure, certification, and clinical records in accordance with federal, state, and agency regulations and guidelines.
• Participate in agency surveys, including licensure and JCAHO surveys, and complete any subsequently required reports.
• Report alleged or suspected violations to a supervisor or others until the issue is resolved.
• Work independently, prioritize tasks, manage time, and meet outcomes and strategic goals by targeted deadlines.

Benefits

• Top-of-market pay structure with unlimited income potential and a pay-per-point model.
• Progressive benefit plan.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Opportunity for career growth.
• Additional pay incentives.
• Flexible schedules.
• Team environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree