Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Home Health & Clinic Job at Ave

Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Home Health & Clinic

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Job Details

Requisition #:

196643

Location:

Allen, TX 75013

Category:

PT

Salary:

Up to $80,000.00 per year

Position Details

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Outpatient Clinic & Home Health

**$1,500 Sign On Bonus**

Aveannas highly skilled pediatric therapy team provides our patients a full range of care to help them make the most of their care or recovery. We offer our industry-leading pediatric therapy for kids of all ages in multiple settings. We match our therapists to their patients based on medical condition, age, location, and acuity level. Our local clinic is looking for a compassionate PTA who would like to make a positive and lasting impact in the lives of their patients.???

Caseload Location:Allen Clinic/McKinney Area

Setting:Full-Time, Outpatient Clinic & Home Health

Schedule:Monday-Friday, No Weekends

Compensation:Up to $80,000 per year*

Find yourself at Aveanna!We are a leading national provider of home health services to medically fragile children and adults, and our mission is?to revolutionize the way homecare is delivered,?one patient at a time.

What our Therapists find at Aveanna:???

+ Compassion and Purpose1:1 therapist to patient ratio

+ Community and Connectionmultidisciplinary team, cases close to home

+ Flexibility and Understanding multiple settings to choose from for full-time or part-time openings

+ Growth and Inclusioncareer and skillset advancement opportunities???

+ Excitement and Happinessa place to call HOME???

Benefits*????

+ Market-leading Compensation Packages

+ Health, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance???

+ Short and Long Term Disability?

+ FSA and HSA plans

+ Generous Paid Vacation plans????

+ Electronic documentation

+ Tuition reimbursement (conditions apply)????

+ 401(k) savings plan with employer matching????

+ Employee stock purchase plan with employee discount????

+ Up to $750 CEU Reimbursement Annually?

+ Company-sponsored Continuing Education Courses?

+ Mentor Programs?

+ Awards and recognition Program????

+ Employee Relief Fund????

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)?Qualifications:??

+ Meets the qualifications as established by APTA?or other professional organization?

+ Licensed to practice Physical?Therapy in the current state of practice?

+ Must be willing to work in home and clinic-based settings?

+ Valid, unexpired Drivers License?and automotive insurance?

+ Experienced in pediatric rehabilitative services preferred

*Compensation may vary based on a variety of factors including: Experience, Education, Productivity, Supervision, Location and other factors.

Aveanna?Healthcare?is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.?

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Requirements

Position Overview

As directed and supervised by a licensed Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is responsible for provision of appropriate, timely and accurate treatments and/or screens of patients, for demonstrating consistency in clinical judgement and behavior, and for effectively communicating with both the Physical therapist and office staff. The Physical Therapist Assistant is also expected to adhere to all policies, procedures and professional standards of practice; support program growth through program development and implementation; meet productivity standards and contribute to a positive work environment that is compatible to achieving organizational goals.

Essential Job Functions

Provide physical therapy services as prescribed by the physician under the direction of a licensed physical therapist

Follow policies and procedures and conforms to all applicable patient care standards, licensure regulations and state laws

Carries out appropriate techniques according to identified goals and treatment programs.

Administers care to ensure safety for the patient

Participate in coordination of services (including discharge planning), with health care teams, physicians, parent/guardians, nurses, and appropriate others.

Shares knowledge with others and facilitates learning experiences which result in improved performance of targeted learner groups

Documents according to policy and procedure and requires minimal supervision or instruction.

o Documents effectively resulting in no technical or clinical denials subsequent to review of documentation by payers

Update self on the patient's clinical condition

Maintain effective communication between Physical therapist, staff, health care team members, and family

Ensures continued professional development through participation in continuing education programs.

Records hours worked, billable time and other required data according to Company policy

o Turns in time slips and clinical documentation on a weekly basis

Serves as a resource consultant for physical therapist and clinical staff

Requirements

Associates Degree from accredited physical therapy assistant program

Current, unrestricted state license as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice

Current CPR certification

Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with policies and procedures

Additional state specific requirements:

Continuing Education as required by state

Preferences

One (1) year of recent experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant in an acute care or rehab setting

Pediatric experience

Other Skills/Abilities

Attention to detail

Time Management

Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution

Good organization and communication skills

Physical Requirements

Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English

Must be able to travel

Must be able to lift 50 pounds

Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance

Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting

Must be able to sit and climb stairs

Must have visual and hearing acuity

Must have strong sense of smell and touch

Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance

Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport

Environment

Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions

Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.

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