Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Full Time ApplyRefer a FriendBack Job Details Requisition #: 196777 Location: Duluth, GA 30096 Category: PT Salary: $28.00 - $38.00 per hour Position Details Position Overview ThePhysical Therapy Assistantis a licensed professional who performs physical therapy treatments in accordance with agency policies under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. Territory:Will sevice Gwinnett and North Fulton counties Essential Duties: + Administers physical therapy to patients following the Plan of Care developed by the Physician and Physical Therapist. + Evaluates and documents effectiveness of physical therapy services to the patient and his/her response to treatment. + Assesses the home environment to identify safety hazards on a continued basis. Recommends changes in the environment that eliminate or reduce these hazards. + Recognizes and identifies need for initiation of services from other disciplines or resources. Documents these needs, communicates with supervisor and refers to other disciplines/resources as needed. + Assesses social, emotional and physical factors within the patient’s home that affect patient care and response to plan of treatment, communicates these factors to the supervising Physical Therapist. + Attends interdisciplinary team meetings and identifies problems related to patient’s response to treatment and assists in modifying the Plan of Care. + Reports any adverse changes in the patient’s condition to the supervising Physical Therapist and/or Care Manager. + Completes daily assignments within a reasonable and acceptable time frame. + Attends inservices and continuing education programs in an effort to keep skills up to date. + Maintains sound privacy and security practices and prevents privacy or security breaches. If a breach occurs, corrective action will be taken. + Performs additional duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary. Requirements: + Current license as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the State of GA + Graduate of an accredited School for Physical Therapy Assistants. + Preferably one year of clinical experience in a home health care setting. 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 (https://www.aveanna.com/CaliforniaPrivacyNotices.html) Apply