Compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Health, FL

Home Care for the 21st Century- North Hillsborough; Florida; On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Family First Healthcare Services in Florida is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to join our home health team. You will assess patients, develop and implement rehabilitation plans, and support patients recovering from injuries or disabilities to regain independence.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate degree, FL state license, and are committed to patient-centered care. You will work under a physical therapist, follow treatment protocols, document progress, and uphold safety and

Qualifications

• Associate degree for physical therapy assistant.
• FL state license or certification.
• Must pass a state-administered exam or the National Physical Therapy Exam.
• Level II Background Screenings will be completed.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and maintains health by providing physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist.
• Contributes to a physical therapist’s effectiveness by identifying patient care issues.
• Administers treatment programs for patients.
• Assesses patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, and updating therapy histories.
• Evaluates abnormal conditions by reviewing physical therapist’s interpretations of patient evaluations and test results.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises and instructing patients in exercises and daily-living activities.

Skills

Physiological knowledge

Health promotion and maintenance

Safe environment creation

Motivating others

Organization skills

Bedside manner

Patient services

Health care administration

Documentation skills

Listening and verbal communication

Education

Associate degree for physical therapy assistant

FL state license or certification

Must pass a state-administered exam or the National Physical Therapy Exam

Job description

Family First Healthcare Services in Florida is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to join our home health team. You will assess patients, develop and implement rehabilitation plans, and support patients recovering from injuries or disabilities to regain independence.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate degree, FL state license, and are committed to patient-centered care. You will work under a physical therapist, follow treatment protocols, document progress, and uphold safety and