Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Home Health Full-time/Per Diem

Interim HealthCare of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios

Flexible assignments

Online training and CEUs

Tuition discounts (Rasmussen)

Job summary

Interim HealthCare of Miami is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our Miami-area team. You will provide home-based physical therapy, work with an interdisciplinary home health team, and help patients regain mobility and function in their own homes.

The role emphasizes individualized care, family coaching, and collaboration with care partners to implement and adjust the plan of care for optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• One year PTA experience, ideally in home healthcare.
• Active Florida PTA license required.
• CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations.
• Good clinical judgment, strong interpersonal skills, dexterity and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based physical therapy to patients with mobility and functional challenges.
• Collaborate with the home health team (RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, OT, SLP) to implement the plan of care.
• Participate in development and evaluation of the plan of care with patients and caregivers.
• Assist patients with exercises and hands-on therapy to improve mobility and reduce pain.
• Educate patients on the plan of care, goals, exercises, and self-care.
• Coach families on plan of care and safe exercise techniques.

Skills

One year PTA experience

Education

Active PTA license in FL

Job description

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in Miami

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 some excellent benefits:

• 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes


• Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance


• Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs


• Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University

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


• Participates in the development and evaluation of the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s)


• 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:

• Active PTA license in FL


• 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 judgment, 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 Therapists (PTs). 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 is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.