Home Health PTA - Flexible Schedule & CEUs

Pinnacle Home Care; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Employee referral program

Top Workplace recognition

Job summary

Pinnacle Home Care, Florida's largest Medicare-certified home health provider, has been delivering high-quality, patient-centered care for over two decades, and we're looking for a Full Time Physical Therapist Assistant to join our award-winning team. The PTA will assist in evaluating patient care plans, document progress notes, conduct therapeutic exercises, educate patients and families, and coordinate discharge with the PT and nursing staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program with applicable licensure.
• Licensed PTA in Florida with current BLS certification.
• Experience with home healthcare preferred but new grads welcome.
• Strong communication and patient education skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating and developing patient care plans and conducting periodic reassessments.
• Document clinical and daily progress notes for PT review and submission.
• Perform therapeutic exercises and assist patients with self-help devices.
• Instruct patients and families on therapy exercises alongside the PT.
• Monitor and report adverse drug reactions or ineffective therapies to the PT.
• Observe, document, and report clinical findings to the PT and physician as needed.
• Coordinate with PT and nursing staff on patient discharge plans and summaries.
• Educate health team members and families to support patient care.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with agency policies.

Skills

Strong communication

Physical stamina

Reliability

Driver's license

Education

Graduate of accredited PTA program

Licensed PTA in Florida

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Pinnacle Home Care, Florida's largest Medicare-certified home health provider, has been delivering high-quality, patient-centered care for over two decades, and we're looking for a Full Time Physical Therapist Assistant to join our award-winning team. The PTA will assist in evaluating patient care plans, document progress notes, conduct therapeutic exercises, educate patients and families, and coordinate discharge with the PT and nursing staff.