Job Description
Aveanna Healthcare
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Aveanna is compassion and passion rolled into one inspired purpose. Its anything you want to find and everything youre looking for. Its a place where caring is more personal, because it happens right in the comfort of home. Come see whats waiting for you when you come to Aveanna.
At Aveanna, our nurses, therapists, and other caring professionals love being part of the Aveanna family. We offer flexible schedules, great benefits, and the opportunity to build one-on-one relationships with your patients.
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We are currently seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) who 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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:
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
Continuing Education as required by state
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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