Physical Therapy Assistant PTA Home Health

PruittHealth • Charlotte, NC

3d

About The Position

PruittHealth @ Home is hiring Physical Therapy Assistants for home health services, with full-time and PRN opportunities. The role provides physical therapy treatments to patients in their residences under the supervision or direction of a physical therapist. Applicants who currently live in or can commute to Union, Mecklenburg, or Cabarrus County, North Carolina, receive special consideration.

The position follows a pay-per-point compensation model, with higher point values for visits requiring greater effort. Clinicians have access to a progressive benefits plan, mileage reimbursement, career-growth opportunities, additional pay incentives, flexible schedules, and a team environment. PruittHealth describes its workforce as 16,000 partners.

Requirements

• Valid, unrestricted professional license in the state of practice.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• If foreign-trained, completion of a program deemed substantially equivalent to U.S. entry-level Physical Therapy 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 is preferred.

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 develop, integrate, and manage the patient’s plan of care and help maintain continuity of care.
• 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 promptly at the point of care, according to industry standards.
• Assist the physical therapist in assessing patients’ physical disabilities and levels of function.
• Maintain current licensure, certification, 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 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 structure with unlimited income potential and a pay-per-point model.
• Progressive benefit plan.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Career-growth opportunities.
• Additional pay incentives.
• Flexible schedules.
• Team environment.

What This Job Offers

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