Home Health Physical Therapist/Physical Therapy Assistant

AMERICAN HOME HEALTH AGENCY; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

AMERICAN HOME HEALTH AGENCY is seeking a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team on a PRN basis across Miami-Dade and Broward counties. You will work closely with patients to guide exercises, monitor progress, and encourage recovery in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities include reviewing and updating treatment plans, recording accurate patient records, setting up equipment, maintaining a clean and safe workspace, and promoting a positive, empowering atmosphere

Qualifications

• Current state licensing for physical therapy or physical therapy assistance required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to create a positive, nurturing environment
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
• The ability to work well and make decisions in a high-stress environment

Responsibilities

• Assist patients as they exercise or practice daily functional tasks by correcting form, motivating them, and ensuring their safety
• Review and administer individualized treatment plans for each patient
• Maintain accurate records for all patients, their treatment, and their progress
• Assist patients using support devices, such as a walker, cane, or wheelchair
• Mentor and encourage patients going through major life changes, providing positive support, encouragement, and simple advice for their daily lives
• Maintain all equipment, ensuring a clean, safe work environment

Skills

Licensing

Communication

Positive environment

Microsoft Office

Decision making under pressure

Job description

SEEKING PRN IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES: Miami-Dade, Broward

We are seeking a Physical Therapist OR Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team! As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will be working closely with patients each day to assist them as they exercise or practice daily tasks, motivate and encourage them, and correct their posture or form as needed. You will also be recording accurate patient records, setting up all needed equipment and tools for each patient, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment. The ideal candidate works well both independently and within a team, can maintain a positive attitude to encourage patients in recovery, and has existing knowledge of physical therapy guidelines and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients as they exercise or practice daily functional tasks by correcting form, motivating them, and ensuring their safety
• Review and administer individualized treatment plans for each patient
• Maintain accurate records for all patients, their treatment, and their progress
• Assist patients using support devices, such as a walker, cane, or wheelchair
• Mentor and encourage patients going through major life changes, providing positive support, encouragement, and simple advice for their daily lives
• Maintain all equipment, ensuring a clean, safe work environment

Qualifications

• Current state licensing for physical therapy or physical therapy assistance required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to create a positive, nurturing environment
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
• The ability to work well and make decisions in a high-stress environment