Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA - Home Health

Company: BrightSpring Health Services
Location: Charlottesville
Posted on: November 16, 2024

Job Description:

Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA - Home Health



Job Locations

US-VA-CHARLOTTESVILLE






ID

2024-155804



Line of Business

AT Home Care & Hospice



Position Type

Full-Time






































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Overview









Full-Time PTAWork Schedule: Monday-FridayCoverage area: West territory, Staunton, WaynesboroHome Health Experience Preferred Our Home Health Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) are the heart of our organization! In this role, you will support your patients by providing direct care and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure that both patients and their families have an optimal care experience. Take this chance to make a meaningful impact with your career today! Come join our incredible team of clinicians and supportive leadership today!!! Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Competitive pay
• Mileage reimbursement
• Medical and dental benefits
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Vendor discounts
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Responsibilities
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Provide direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care
  • Direct and aid patient in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training
  • Utilize physical agents, including heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage
  • Instruct in use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices
  • Observe and report to the physical therapist the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in condition
  • Ensure compliance with all state and federal legal and regulatory requirements
  • Additional responsibilities as assigned
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Qualifications
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    • Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the CAPTE with current licensure to practice in state of operation
    • 1+ year PTA experience
    • Home health experience preferred
    • Commitment to clinical and documentation excellence
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      About our Line of Business
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      At AT Home Care & Hospice, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice and home health services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. As part of the BrightSpring Health Services family of brands, AT Home Care & Hospice is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have some of the best and brightest individuals in the health care industry on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information about AT Home Care & Hospice, please visit www.athomecareandhospice.com. Follow us on Facebook.
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      

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