PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT/ IN HOME CARE PRN

Ability Care Services; Crystal River (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

A home care provider is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant in Crystal River, FL. In this per diem role, you will assess patients and perform home health visits while following the plan of care. The position requires completion of an accredited PTA program, a FL State PTA license, and reliable transportation. Join a dedicated team focused on patient care and support in the home setting.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Current FL State PTA license is required.
• Must have reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance.
• Must have reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance.
• Must pass Level II background check before offer.
• Must complete competency check and orientation before initiating patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ condition and perform home health visits.
• Document patient care services and progress in electronic system.
• Report patient progress to patient/caregivers/physician.
• Report patient progress to patient/caregivers/physician/agency office as needed.

Skills

Communication with patients

Reliability

Patience

Education

FL-approved PTA associate’s degree

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Job Description

Want to be part of our team of professionals? Are you patient, reliable, and do you enjoy working with patients in the home setting? If you are interested in the home care field, please apply today!

Immediate Hiring Opportunity

Job Title: Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ condition and perform home health visits while following the plan of care developed by the supervising RPT.
• Document patient care services and progress/decline in electronic system.
• Perform therapeutic procedures through manual exercises, gait/mobility aids.
>Report patient progress to patient/caregivers/physician/agency office as needed.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Successfully completed at least a FL-approved PTA associate’s degree program from an industry-accredited institution.
• Current FL State PTA license is required.
• Must have reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance.
• Must successfully complete a Level II background check prior to offer and initiation of training.
• Must complete a competency check and all orientation prior to initiating patient care.

Locations

Now hiring in Lake, Sumter, Citrus, and Hernando counties.

Job Type

Per diem, Contract (1099); Part-time, Contract.

Pay

Per visit; varies based on experience.

How to Apply

Please visit our "Careers" page at www.abilitycareservices.com and click on the position location. Complete and submit all application requirements.

Member businesses are independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the member business, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of that business. All inquiries about employment at these businesses should be made directly to the business location, and not to Home Care Association of America.