Home Health PTA — Impactful Growth Role in Lee County

Empath Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Empath Home Health in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a compassionate full-time Home Health PTA to deliver patient-centered physical therapy services in patients' homes under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

You will assess function, assist in equipment needs, educate patients and families on self-care, and contribute to a coordinated care plan. A Florida PTA license and PTA program completion are required, with at least one year of licensed PTA experience; home health experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proof of completion of a Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Licensure as Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of Florida.
• Minimum of one year experience as a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Home Health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services to patients in compliance with agency policies and procedures, federal and state regulations, following the plan of care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Assists Physical Therapist in evaluating equipment needs of patient to increase functional level.
• Participates in the education of patient and family on methods of self-care and techniques to improve or maintain patient’s level of functioning.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Education

Physical Therapy Assistant program completion

Florida PTA licensure

Job description

Empath Home Health in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a compassionate full-time Home Health PTA to deliver patient-centered physical therapy services in patients' homes under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

You will assess function, assist in equipment needs, educate patients and families on self-care, and contribute to a coordinated care plan. A Florida PTA license and PTA program completion are required, with at least one year of licensed PTA experience; home health experience is preferred.