Physical Therapy Assistant PTA Home Health

PruittHealth • Austell, GA

21d • Onsite

About The Position

PruittHealth @ Home is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide physical therapy treatments to home health patients in their places of residence under the supervision and direction of a physical therapist. Special consideration is given to applicants who currently live in or can commute to Cobb County, Georgia.

The role supports development and implementation of patient care plans, collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and attending physician, and helps assess patients’ physical disabilities and functional levels. The position requires timely and accurate point-of-care documentation, effective use of time and resources, maintenance of current licensure and clinical records, and participation in agency surveys and required reporting. The assistant must also report suspected violations and manage priorities and deadlines effectively.

PruittHealth describes its clinician compensation as a pay-per-point model, with higher point values for visits requiring greater effort. The company also mentions a progressive benefit plan, mileage reimbursement, career growth opportunities, additional pay incentives, flexible schedules, and a supportive team environment.

Requirements

• Valid and unrestricted professional license in the state of practice.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Foreign-trained applicants must have a program deemed substantially equivalent to U.S. entry-level Physical Therapist Assistant education by an APTA-approved credentials evaluation organization.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and implementing the plan of care within goals defined by the physician, patient or patient’s family, and interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and attending physician to maintain 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 licenses, certifications, and clinical records in accordance with federal, state, and agency regulations and guidelines.
• Participate in center or agency surveys, including licensure and JCAHO surveys, and complete 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 compensation model.
• Progressive benefit plan.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Additional pay incentives.
• Flexible schedules.
• Supportive team environment.

What This Job Offers

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