Compassionate PTA - Home Health Rehabilitation

Home Care for the 21st Century- North Hillsborough; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Family First Healthcare Services in Florida is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to join our home health team. The PTA will assess clients, develop treatment plans, and guide rehab activities for patients recovering from injuries and disabilities.

An Associates degree and a FL state license are required. The role focuses on in-home therapy, safety, and promoting functional independence with supervision by a licensed physical therapist.

Qualifications

• Associate degree for Physical Therapy Assistant.
• FL state license or certification.
• Must pass a state-administered exam or the National Physical Therapy Exam.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and maintains health by providing physical therapy services under 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 examinations, and studying therapy histories.
• Evaluates abnormal conditions by reviewing therapist's interpretations of evaluations and tests.
• Documents patient care services by charting in records.
• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering exercises and guiding patients in activities of daily living.
• Helps patients use devices such as crutches and canes.
• Instructs and counsels patients on regimens and wellness.

Skills

Physiological knowledge

Health promotion and maintenance

Creating a safe, effective environment

Motivating others

Organization skills

Bedside manner

Patient services

Health care administration

Documentation skills

Listening and verbal communication

Education

Associate degree in physical therapy assistant

FL state license or certification

Pass state exam or NPTA exam

Job description

Family First Healthcare Services in Florida is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to join our home health team. The PTA will assess clients, develop treatment plans, and guide rehab activities for patients recovering from injuries and disabilities.

An Associates degree and a FL state license are required. The role focuses on in-home therapy, safety, and promoting functional independence with supervision by a licensed physical therapist.