Physical Therapist Assistant

Our CompanyAT Home Care & Hospice OverviewPTA Home Health Location: Chattanooga, TN PRN Our Home Health Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) are the heart of our organization! In this role, you will support your patients by providing direct care and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure that both patients and their families have an optimal care experience. Take this chance to make a meaningful impact with your career today!Our comprehensive benefits include: MonthlyAuto Allowance

Medical and dental benefits

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) program

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Vendor discounts

ResponsibilitiesProvide direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care

Direct and aid patient in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training

Utilize physical agents, including heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage

Instruct in use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices

Observe and report to the physical therapist the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in condition

Ensure compliance with all state and federal legal and regulatory requirements

Additional responsibilities as assigned

QualificationsGraduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the CAPTE with current licensure to practice in state of operation

1+ year PTA experience

Home health experience preferred

Commitment to clinical and documentation excellence

About our Line of BusinessAt AT Home Care & Hospice, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice and home health services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. As part of the BrightSpring Health Services family of brands, AT Home Care & Hospice is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have some of the best and brightest individuals in the health care industry on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information about AT Home Care & Hospice, please visitwww.athomecareandhospice.com. Follow us onFacebook (https://www.facebook.com/ATHomeCareAndHospice/) .Need help finding the right job?We can recommend jobs specifically for you!BrightSpring Health Services, and our family of brands, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the BrightSpring Disabilities Support Team at 1-833-773-7240 orcontact us (https://www.brightspringhealth.com/application-assistance/) for assistance.Equal Opportunity Employment Posters (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) Clickhere (https://www.brightspringhealth.com/careers/frequently-asked-questions/) for additional FAQ informationJob LocationsUS-TN-CHATTANOOGAID 2022-71867 Position Type PRN Line of Business AT Home Care & Hospice