Compassionate PTA: Flexible, Collaborative Patient Care

Palms-Home-Care; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Full-time benefits

Job summary

Palms-Home-Care is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our healthcare team under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. This role emphasizes patient-centered care and compassion in home health settings.

Responsibilities include implementing PT plans, guiding patients through exercises, documenting progress, and collaborating with RNs, PTs, OTs, and Speech Therapists to ensure coordinated care. A supportive environment and flexible schedule are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assisting or equivalent education and experience.
• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Solid understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• Experience in home health, preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary care team.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, ethical, and high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans designed by the supervising Physical Therapist, ensuring effective, individualized care.
• Administer therapeutic exercises and modalities for patients in geriatrics, orthopedics, pediatrics, outpatient, and acute care settings.
• Observe, assess, and document patient responses and progress, reporting changes or concerns promptly to the supervising PT.
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, safety precautions, and techniques to promote continued recovery.
• Maintain accurate and thorough treatment records, progress notes, and other required documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members—including RNs, PTs, OTs, and Speech Therapists to ensure coordinated, holistic care.
• Promote and maintain a safe, clean, and supportive environment for all patients.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assisting

Job description

Palms-Home-Care is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our healthcare team under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. This role emphasizes patient-centered care and compassion in home health settings.

Responsibilities include implementing PT plans, guiding patients through exercises, documenting progress, and collaborating with RNs, PTs, OTs, and Speech Therapists to ensure coordinated care. A supportive environment and flexible schedule are emphasized.