Physical Therapy Assistant PTA Home Health

PruittHealth • Griffin, GA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

PruittHealth @ Home is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide physical therapy treatments to home health patients in their residences under the supervision and direction of a physical therapist. The role is highlighted for applicants who live in or can commute to Clayton County, Georgia.

The assistant helps develop and implement patient care plans in coordination with the physician, patient and family, and interdisciplinary team. The role requires competent home-care practice, effective time and resource management, timely and accurate point-of-care documentation, and maintenance of current licensure, certification, and clinical records in accordance with applicable requirements. Clinicians are offered a pay-per-point compensation model, mileage reimbursement, additional pay incentives, career-growth opportunities, flexible schedules, and a team environment.

Requirements

• Valid, unrestricted professional license in the state of practice.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• If foreign-trained, education must be deemed substantially equivalent to U.S. entry-level Physical Therapist Assistant education by an APTA-approved credentials evaluation organization.
• Current CPR certification.
• Minimum of 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 the plan of care within goals defined by the physician, patient or family, and interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and attending physician to support continuity of care and develop, integrate, and manage the patient care plan.
• Demonstrate 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 on time at the point of care, according to industry standards.
• Assist the physical therapist in assessing patients’ physical disabilities and level of function.
• Maintain current license, certification, and clinical records to meet federal, state, and agency regulations and guidelines.
• Participate in agency surveys, including licensure and JCAHO surveys, and complete subsequently required reports.
• Report alleged or suspected violations to a supervisor or others and continue reporting until the issue is resolved.
• Work independently, prioritize, manage time appropriately, and meet outcomes and strategic goals by targeted deadlines.

Benefits

• Top-of-market pay-per-point compensation model with higher point values for visits requiring greater effort.
• Unlimited income potential.
• Progressive benefit plan.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Career-growth opportunities.
• Additional pay incentives.
• Flexible schedules.
• Team environment.

What This Job Offers

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