Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) (58719)

Interim HealthCare; Ormond Beach (FL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision/PTO

Clinician Friendly EMR

401k Match up to 4% - with immediate v

Mileage Reimbursement

A commitment to work life balance

Job summary

Interim HealthCare in Ormond Beach, FL is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for full-time employment. You will provide home-based physical therapy to patients, working with a home health team to implement the plan of care and improve mobility and function.

The role requires graduation from an accredited PTA program, active Florida PTA license, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of PTA experience (preferably in home health).

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Program.
• Active PTA license in Florida.
• Minimum of 1 year PTA experience, ideally in home healthcare.
• CPR certification.
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based physical therapy to patients who have mobility, strength, and functional limitations due to illness or injury.
• Work as part of a home health team focusing on the patient’s plan of care and goals.
• Observe movements, conduct assessments, document progress and modify care plan as needed.
• Assist patient with exercises and hands-on therapy to manage pain and increase mobility.
• Educate patients on their plan of care, goals, exercises and self-care.
• Coach family on the plan of care, therapy goals and safely assisting with exercises.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Dexterity

Compassion

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Program

Florida PTA license

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: FL Ormond Beach - Ormond Beach, FL 32174, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $30.00 - $39.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) | Home Health

in Ormond Beach, FL and the surrounding areas

Experience a therapy career that caters to your schedule and makes every day an adventure. As a Home Health PTA, work-life balance is yours to enjoy and no two days are ever alike. You’ll get to know your patients personally and have a full view of the environment and obstacles they are navigating.

Since 1966, Interim HealthCare® has been a trusted provider of home health therapy and an employer of choice to PTAs nationwide. We are committed to helping patients regain their strength so they can live their best life. If you share our passion, you are made for this!

Our Home Health Physical Therapist Assistants Enjoy the following benefits:

• $30-39 per hour!
• A commitment to work life balance!
• Health/Dental/Vision/PTO
• Clinician Friendly EMR!
• 401k Match up to 4% - with immediate vestment!
• Mileage Reimbursement

As a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:

• Provide home-based physical therapy to patients who have lost mobility, strength and functionality due to an illness or injury
• Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, OT and SLP, focused on the patient’s plan of care and goals
• Observe movements, conduct assessments, document progress and modify care plan as needed
• Assist patient with exercises and hands-on therapy to manage pain and increase mobility
• Educate patients on their plan of care, established goals, exercises and self-care
• Coach family on the plan of care, therapy goals and safely assisting with exercises

A few must-haves for Home Health Physical Therapist Assistants:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Program and active PTA license in Florida
• Minimum of 1 years of physical therapy assistant experience, ideally in home healthcare
• CPR certification
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
• Good clinical judgement, strong interpersonal skills, dexterity and compassion

Why Work for Interim HealthCare?

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates therapists, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of PTs who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based therapy they provide.

Interim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.