Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Boost Home Healthcare - Wesley Chapel; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Ongoing training and development

Support in the field

Job summary

Boost Home Healthcare in Florida is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver physical therapy in patients' homes under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will help patients improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence, following the established plan of care and Medicare guidelines.

The ideal candidate will have CAPTE-accredited PTA education, an active PTA license in Florida, current CPR, and excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program approved by CAPTE.
• Current PTA license in the state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Minimum two years in home health strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication, organization, and patient education skills.
• Ability to work independently with supervision from a Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy treatments as delegated by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Assist patients in improving mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence.
• Implement exercises, gait training, transfer training, balance activities per plan of care.
• Observe, document, and report patient responses to the supervising PT.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs and safety techniques.
• Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary communication.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation per agency and Medicare guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient education

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program

Job description

Do you love helping others live their best life possible? Are you passionate about promoting quality of life by providing world-class care?

Boost Home Healthcare makes it easier for patients to focus on recovery and wellness by personalizing and coordinating care. As a member of our team, you'll play a key role in providing quality home healthcare, where patients are able to remain independent in their place of residence in the healthiest and happiest state of being possible.

A Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA provides physical therapy services to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. Services are provided under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist and in accordance with physician orders, the established plan of care, and applicable state and federal regulations.

Why join our team

• Treated with respect and dignity
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supported in the field
• Flexible scheduling

What you'll be doing

• Provide physical therapy treatments as delegated by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Assist patients in improving mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence.
• Implement therapeutic exercises, gait training, transfer training, balance activities, and other interventions outlined in the plan of care.
• Observe, document, and report patient responses and progress to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs and safety techniques as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Participate with all other home healthcare personnel in patient care planning and interdisciplinary communication.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with agency policies and Medicare guidelines.

What we're looking for

• A passion to serve and help others live their best lives possible.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
• Current Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in the state in which practicing.
• Current CPR certification.
• Two (2) years of experience preferred in a home health setting.
• Knowledgeable and experienced with Medicare home health documentation requirements.
• Excellent communication, organization, and patient education skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the supervising Physical Therapist and interdisciplinary team.