Per Diem PTA — Home Health with Equity Options

Miami Neuroscience Institute Baptist Health South Florida; Orange City (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Apex Home Health in Orange City, Florida is hiring a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our passionate team. You will perform treatment and provide exercise instruction and patient education aimed at improving the patient's well-being while following the established plan of care under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.

This per diem role offers flexible scheduling and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Current, licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in state of practice
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
• Available to work a weekend rotation
• CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
• Ability to perform physical tasks required for patient care, including lifting, transferring, and assisting with mobility

Responsibilities

• Follow state laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care and follow the treatment plan defined by the supervising PT; perform only approved procedures and suggest changes to the plan of care to the supervising PT
• Instruct and aid patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional activities, ADL, transfers, safety, and prosthetic training
• Observe, record, and report to the supervising PT, nurse supervisor, and/or physician the patient’s response to treatment and changes in condition; coordinate care with the healthcare team as appropriate
• Instruct patient, family, caregiver, and other health care team members in therapy within the scope of the PTA
• Function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

Job description

Apex Home Health in Orange City, Florida is hiring a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our passionate team. You will perform treatment and provide exercise instruction and patient education aimed at improving the patient's well-being while following the established plan of care under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.

This per diem role offers flexible scheduling and a comprehensive benefits package.