Flexible-Shift Home Health PTA — Impactful Patient Care

LE10005 Empath Payroll Services, LLC; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Empath Home Health seeks a compassionate PRN Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to deliver individualized care in the Ocala, FL region. You will provide therapy services under a PT, travel to patient homes, and support families with exercises and education.

Active Florida PTA license is required, with 1 year of PTA experience preferred, especially in home health. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care and optimal outcomes for patients in Marion, Lake, and Sumter

Qualifications

• Active Florida PTA license required.
• Minimum 1 year licensed PTA experience; home health preferred.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and patient education skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide PT services to patients per plan of care under supervision of a PT.
• Assist PT in evaluating equipment needs to improve function.
• Educate patient and family on self-care and methods to maintain or improve function.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless, holistic care.

Skills

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Florida PTA license

1 year PTA home health experience

Job description

Empath Home Health seeks a compassionate PRN Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to deliver individualized care in the Ocala, FL region. You will provide therapy services under a PT, travel to patient homes, and support families with exercises and education.

Active Florida PTA license is required, with 1 year of PTA experience preferred, especially in home health. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care and optimal outcomes for patients in Marion, Lake, and Sumter