Physical Therapy Assistant Home Health Position Available In Gordon, Georgia

• Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant – AdventHealth Home Health
• All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
• + Up to $5000 Sign On Bonus + Benefits from Day One + Paid Days Off from Day One + Career Development + Whole Person Wellbeing Resources + Mental Health Resources and Support
• Our promise to you:
• Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger.

It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that

• together
• we are even better.

• Schedule:

• Full Time
• Shift
• : Monday – Friday 8am-5pm

• Location:

• Murray, Catoosa, Whitfield, Bartow, Gordon, and Floyd
• The role you’ll contribute:
• The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) is responsible for the delivery of coordinated therapy care for a patient and/or and assigned group of patients within a patient care unit and for the day-to-day management and supervision of the related clinical activities.

The PTA is also responsible for supervising and responsibly directing the activities of various levels of assigned nursing, therapy, and ancillary personnel utilizing both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment, while practicing within the State, facility and regulatory guidelines. The home health care PTA’s purpose is to deliver a community based approach that supports the mission and continuum of care of Gordon Hospital and is a specialized form of health care dealing with the delivery of skilled medical care to the patient and supportive care to the family and/or caregivers in the patient’s home environment. It is directed towards teaching the patients/families/ caregivers on how to manage the illness at home, assist the patient and family through the rehabilitative process, and teach them how to return to the highest level of functioning possible to maintain independence in their own environment. It is individualized, holistic, patient centered care, which acknowledges caring for the patient and family as a unit of care and recognizes the need for the patient to be an active participant in his/her care. The PTA’s scope of work includes the identification, prevention, remediation, and rehabilitation of patients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, diseases or other causes. The PTA’s primary responsibility is to integrate the elements of patient management – examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention – in a manner designed to maximize outcomes taking into consideration the patient’s goals. Physical therapy intervention is the purposeful and skilled interaction of the PTA with the patient and, when appropriate, with other individuals involved in patient care, utilizing the therapeutic application of physical and chemical agents, exercise, and other procedures to produce changes in the condition consistent with the diagnosis and prognosis. They interact and practice in collaboration with a variety of both healthcare and non-healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, government agencies and third-party payers.

• The value you’ll bring to the team:
• + Optimally provides the delivery of patient care, documenting appropriately and accurately on the visit tools so that the Adverse Outcomes Report does not reflect quality of care issues and proper reimbursement is obtained while complying with all department policies, procedures, practices and standards of care.

+ Communicates patient’s rehabilitation status with other health care professionals to facilitate interdisciplinary continuity of care and appropriate discharge planning. + Identifies continuing educational opportunities for resolution of knowledge deficits and/or for professional growth and demonstrates the ability to evaluate suggestions and criticisms objectively and whenever necessary undertakes to change his/her behavior or seek further guidance. + Establishes professional goals in collaboration with supervisor annually and demonstrates compliance with an action plan to remediate deficiencies in performance identified by supervisor. Recognizes the influence of personal and cultural values on perceptions regarding health care and their impact on the delivery and quality of care. Demonstrates caring behavior and interpersonal connectedness while maintaining personal and professional boundaries. + Demonstrates flexibility, responsibility and accountability to promote the well-being not only of the home health patient, but also of the patient’s family and the home health team, and delegates and supervises care responsibilities within the disciplines’ scope of practice.

• The expertise and experience you’ll need to succeed
• :•Minimum qualifications:•+ Associate in Physical Therapy Assistant.

+ 2 years institutional experience involving direct therapy care. + Physical Therapist Assistant GA + Active American Heart Association BLS This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

• Category:

• Home Care

• Organization:

• AdventHealth Home Health

• Schedule:

• Full-time

• Shift:

• 1 – Day

• Req ID:

• 25017197We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.