Physical Therapist Assistant

Affinity Home Health Care Inc; Wacissa (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Incentives

401k

Stock options

Job summary

Affinity Home Health Care Inc. is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to implement treatment plans, instruct exercises, and educate patients within the scope of practice on a home health basis in Florida.

The role supports active and passive exercises, gait and transfer training, and safe patient handling, with documentation and communication to the care team. Weekend rotations are available, and benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Current licensure, registration, or certification to assist in physical therapy.
• CPR certification, valid driver's license, reliable transportation.
• Ability to work in diverse home settings and assist with physical tasks like lifting and transferring.
• Availability for weekend rotations.

Responsibilities

• Follow state laws and supervised treatment plans, performing only qualified procedures, and recommend plan adjustments to the supervising PT.
• Assist patients with active/passive exercises, gait, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training.
• Observe, document, and report patient responses and condition changes to the healthcare team.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapy within the assistant's scope.

Skills

CPR certification

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Weekend rotations

Job description

Role Overview: The Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for implementing treatment plans, providing exercise instruction, and patient education to improve patient well-being within the scope of practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow state laws and supervised treatment plans, performing only qualified procedures, and recommend plan adjustments to the supervising PT.
• Assist patients with active/passive exercises, gait, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training.
• Observe, document, and report patient responses and condition changes to the healthcare team.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapy within the assistant's scope.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current licensure, registration, or certification to assist in physical therapy.
• CPR certification, valid driver's license, reliable transportation.
• Ability to work in diverse home settings and assist with physical tasks like lifting and transferring.
• Availability for weekend rotations.

Compensation & Benefits: The role offers a competitive hourly pay range of $30.24 - $45.36, with additional benefits including health coverage, incentives, 401k, and stock options. The position emphasizes a culture of caring, connecting, and growth, providing development opportunities and recognition for performance.