Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Care - License Required

Careertree-Network; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 123,213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Company-paid life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Mileage reimbursement

401(k) with employer matching

Continuing education units

Job summary

Discovery at Home is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to serve Naples, Florida, across Discovery Village Naples and Aston Gardens Pelican Marsh. Full-time preferred; Part-time and PRN also considered. Eligible for sponsorship welcomed, with potential mentorship for new grads.

The role focuses on geriatric patients in assisted living and some home visits, with significant autonomy in scheduling and caseload management. Florida AHCA background check requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Eligible for Florida state licensure as a PTA.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Current CPR certification.
• Home health experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide PT assistant services in assisted and independent living communities.
• Occasional home visits within the community.
• Maintain caseload autonomy and schedule with patients.
• Supported by Medicare Part A Home Health and Part B where applicable.

Skills

Licensed PTA

CPR certification

Geriatric care

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

ATTENTION: This is not an entry-level healthcare position. Applicants must be licensed Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) who have graduated from an accredited PTA program.

Physical Therapist Assistant, Full Time, Part Time, or PRN, Home Health

Discovery at Home

Naples, FL

Discovery at Home is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to serve the Discovery Village Naples and Aston Gardens Pelican Marsh campuses in Naples, Florida. Full-time is preferred, and candidates requiring sponsorship to work in the United States are welcome to apply. New graduate PTAs will receive dedicated support and mentorship.

About the Role

You will primarily work within assisted and independent living communities, with some home visits possible within the community. The patient population is primarily geriatric, with most cases covered under Medicare Part A Home Health along with some Part B. Clinicians have significant autonomy in determining their own caseload and daily schedule.

Please note that employment in Florida is contingent upon completion of a Level 2 background screening in accordance with Florida AHCA requirements, including fingerprinting through the AHCA Clearinghouse. More information is available at info.flclearinghouse.com.

Schedule

Availability is required Monday through Friday between 6:00am and 6:00pm, subject to scheduling agreements with each patient. Weekend shifts are optional and not required. No major holidays. Flexible scheduling is a core feature of this role.

Compensation and Benefits

Hourly rate for this position is in the range of $30 to $43 per hour, with increases based on experience and qualifications.

• health
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• company-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• mileage reimbursement
• 401(k) with employer matching
• free continuing education units

Qualifications

Candidates must be eligible for Florida state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and a current CPR certification are required. Prior home health experience is preferred but not required. Full-time availability of 40 hours per week is preferred, and part-time and PRN candidates will also be considered. Candidates who require sponsorship to work in the United States are welcome to apply.

About Discovery at Home

Discovery at Home is part of the Discovery Senior Living family of companies, one of the two largest senior living operators in the United States. Founded in 2012 with a Medicare-certified agency in Southwest Florida, Discovery at Home has grown to serve communities in Tampa, Plano, Houston, and West Palm Beach. The organization offers a comprehensive range of care including Part A, Part B, and Private Duty services, primarily serving residents within the Discovery Senior Living family of communities while also extending care beyond those settings.

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