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Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
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What they do
A Physical Therapy Assistant assists physical therapists to help patients with disabling injuries or conditions improve their range of motion and manage their pain. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of a physical therapist or in a healthcare facility.
$63,647 / year median in Massachusetts
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Our Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant for our VNA Certified division 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. Pay $50 per hour/visit based on the pay point model Why Join Us? Flexible scheduling- full-time & part-time. Days, nights, and weekend shifts— we will work with your availability! Our VNA Certified Business line pays per visit instead of hourly! Ability to choose the radius you travel Health, Dental, Vision and Company-Paid Life Insurance Paid Time Off Available 24/7 Local support from operators and clinicians Aveanna has a tablet for each clinician for documentation Weekly Pay Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 15% discount Employee Relief Fund Newly hired Variable Hour and Part Time employees are measured for eligibility into our ACA Benefits plans over their first twelve months of employment (also known as the Initial Measurement Period). Employees who work at least 130 hours per calendar month over this Initial Measurement Period will be invited to enroll in our ACA Benefits Plans, which offer an array of enhanced benefit plan options. If you meet the requirement under the twelve-month Measurement Period, you will also be eligible for your choice of major medical plans, dental and vision coverage. Benefit eligibility can vary and is dependent upon employment status and employment location. What You'll Do 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 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 Records hours worked, billable time and other required data according to Company policy Serves as a resource consultant for physical therapist and clinical staff Qualifications Degree from accredited physical therapy assistant program Current, unrestricted state license as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice Current CPR certification (with hands-on component) or able to obtain one Current TB test or able to obtain one Must have a drivers license and reliable transportation Aveanna Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply Qualifications Must have and maintain an active, unencumbered license (PTA) in the state in which the clinician will practice Compact licenses must be transferred to your state of residence within 90 days Current CPR certification (with hands-on component) TB skin test (current within last 12 months) Six months prior hands-on experience preferred but not required Must have reliable transportation Aveanna Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. 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. Notice for Job Applicants Residing in California Notice for Job Applicants Residing in Florida