Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Full Time
Company: Aveanna Healthcare
Location: Roswell
Posted on: June 27, 2025
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Job Description:
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. HHH 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
Keywords: Aveanna Healthcare, Atlanta , Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Full Time, Healthcare , Roswell, Georgia
