Home Health PT Assistant — Impactful Patient Care

Sr Companies; Orange Park (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

First Senior Home Health is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to provide in-home physical therapy under supervision. This role requires Florida licensure, an approved PTA education program, and successful completion of the national PTA exam.

The PTA will participate in treatment planning, documentation, and collaboration with the PT, RN Case Management, and Nursing Supervisor to support patient rehabilitation goals at home.

Qualifications

• Licensed, registered or certified as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Florida.
• Passed a national examination for Physical Therapist Assistants.
• Must be licensed by the State of Florida as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Must have a criminal background check.
• Must have current CPR certification; online certification is not accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled Physical Therapy services, on an intermittent basis, to patients in their homes, under direction from the Registered Physical Therapist.
• Assume responsibility for self‑development by continually striving to improve health care knowledge through educational programs, workshops, conferences, professional organization participation, research and reading.
• Assume other duties deemed appropriate and necessary by the PT, Registered Nurse Case Management, and Nursing Supervisor.
• Under the direction of a Registered Physical Therapist, provide patient services delegated by the PT.
• Under the supervision of the physical therapist, assist in evaluation and development of a rehabilitative plan of care and in periodic re‑evaluation as required.
• Participate in the preparation of clinical and daily progress notes; all notes are reviewed by the PT and submitted within 48 hours, and prepare periodic summary reports.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Florida PTA license

National PTA exam pass

Job description

First Senior Home Health is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to provide in-home physical therapy under supervision. This role requires Florida licensure, an approved PTA education program, and successful completion of the national PTA exam.

The PTA will participate in treatment planning, documentation, and collaboration with the PT, RN Case Management, and Nursing Supervisor to support patient rehabilitation goals at home.