Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Peoples-Home-Health,-LL; Crestview (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoples Home Health, LLC Crestview, Florida, is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist in a home health setting. You will provide medically prescribed therapy, develop treatment plans, and document client progress.

Responsibilities include performing PT procedures, teaching exercises to clients and families, recommending home modifications, and maintaining comprehensive progress notes.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and graduation from an accredited school for Physical Therapy Assistants required.
• Current Florida Physical Therapy Assistant License. One year PTA work experience.
• Home health experience preferred.
• CPR certification.
• Current driver's license and auto insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical therapy procedures on clients based on the evaluating physical therapist’s plan of care.
• Teaches appropriate treatment procedures and supportive activities to client and family members as delegated and supervised by the therapist.
• Translates all exercises into functional activities or activities of daily living.
• Provides recommendation and instruction on home modifications, adaptive equipment or medical equipment.
• Communicates with the Physical Therapist regarding client’s progress.
• Maintains necessary records. Prepares clinical and progress notes.

Skills

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Florida PTA License

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Peoples Home Health, LLC Crestview, Florida, United States

About this position

Description:

Why Peoples? Peoples Health Services is the only family-owned, locally governed Hospice and Home Health provider in the Florida Panhandle. We believe that when we take care of the people who care for our patients, everyone benefits. We offer competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, group life, short-term disability benefits, a PTO program, 6 paid holidays, recognition programs, and work-life balance initiatives including a Relax & Recharge Day annually. Join a team that is dedicated to caring for our community-and each other.

Summary

Under supervision of a Physical Therapist and in accordance with agency policies, gives medically prescribed therapy. Provides advisory services to other professional workers who share responsibility for client care. Participates in the development of the physical therapy program. Functions require special skills and knowledge of public health principles and practices. Each client visit will be documented on the appropriate clinical or progress note.

Essential Duties

• Performs physical therapy procedures on clients based on the evaluating physical therapist’s plan of care.
• Teaches appropriate treatment procedures and supportive activities to client and family members as delegated and supervised by the therapist.
• Translates all exercises into functional activities or activities of daily living.
• Provides recommendation and instruction on home modifications, adaptive equipment or medical equipment.
• Communicates with the Physical Therapist regarding client’s progress.
• Maintains necessary records. Prepares clinical and progress notes.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Associate degree and graduation from an accredited school for Physical Therapy Assistants required.
• Current Florida Physical Therapy Assistant License. One year PTA work experience.
• Home health experience preferred.
• CPR certification.
• Current driver's license and auto insurance coverage.