Home Health PT Assistant — Flexible Schedule & Benefits

Discovery At Home; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Company-paid life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Mileage reimbursement

401k with employer match

Flexible scheduling

Free CEUs

Job summary

Discovery at Home is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to join our Florida team. You will assist the PT in planning and delivering patient care, help patients with exercises and ADLs, and educate families on mobility and pain prevention.

Applicants must be PTA graduates, hold state licensure, have at least one year of home health experience, knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid, a valid driver’s license, CPR, and strong communication and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the state.
• One year of home health experience required.
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid guidelines.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Current CPR certification.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills; ability to use Microsoft Windows.

Responsibilities

• Assist the PT in planning and implementing patient care and therapy services.
• Assist patients with exercises, mobility, and ADLs as directed by the PT.
• Educate patients and caregivers on proper techniques to improve mobility, reduce pain, and prevent injuries.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient progress.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure patients receive comprehensive care.
• Provide home health and/or outpatient services as needed to ensure optimal outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

PTA program graduate

Job description

Discovery at Home is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to join our Florida team. You will assist the PT in planning and delivering patient care, help patients with exercises and ADLs, and educate families on mobility and pain prevention.

Applicants must be PTA graduates, hold state licensure, have at least one year of home health experience, knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid, a valid driver’s license, CPR, and strong communication and computer skills.