Physical Therapy Assistant PRN - Home Health

LE10005 Empath Payroll Services, LLC; Sarasota (FL); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Growth potential to full-time

Descripción de la vacante

Empath Home Health is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant to provide in-home PT services across Mid to North Sarasota (Palmer Ranch, Fruitville, and surrounding areas). This PRN role offers 5–10+ home visits per week with mileage reimbursement and flexible scheduling.

Under supervision of a PT, you will assist with patient care, equipment needs, and family education. Florida PTA licensure and PTA program completion are required; home health experience is preferred.

Formación

• Completion of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Licensed as a PTA in the state of Florida.
• Minimum of one year of licensed PTA experience; home health experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide physical therapy services to patients in the home under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Assist in evaluating equipment needs to increase patient function.
• Educate patient and family on self-care techniques to maintain or improve functioning.

Conocimientos

Compassionate care

Educación

PTA program completion

Florida PTA licensure

Descripción del empleo

Empath Home Health, a member of Empath Health is seeking a compassionate full‑time Home Health PTA Physical Therapy Assistant to work with us to provide exceptional and individualized care in Mid to North Sarasota (Palmer Ranch, Fruitville, and surrounding areas).

Award‑Winning Home Health: Recognized as one of America's Best Home Health Providers for 2026, Empath Home Health delivers high‑quality, outcomes‑driven care trusted by patients, families, and healthcare professionals.

Empath Home Health provides skilled nursing and therapy services to help patients recover and maintain independence at home, along with personal care support that assists with daily needs as part of a seamless continuum of care.

Locations:

Home health visits in Mid to North Sarasota (Palmer Ranch, Fruitville, and surrounding areas).

Schedule:

PRN role; 5-10+ home health visits per week.

What You'll Do

• Provides physical therapy services to patients in compliance with agency policies and procedures, federal and state regulations, following the plan of care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.


• Assists Physical Therapist in evaluating equipment needs of patient to increase functional level.


• Participates in the education of patient and family on methods of self‑care and techniques to improve or maintain patient’s level of functioning.

Why Join Empath Health as a PRN clinician?

• Flexible scheduling and manageable caseloads


• Mileage reimbursement


• Growth potential: several roles could expand to full‑time as the market grows!


• Meaningful, patient‑centered care in the comfort of patients’ homes


• Make a Difference: Join a mission‑driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.

What You'll Need

• Proof of completion of a Physical Therapy Assistant program.


• Licensure as Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of Florida.


• Minimum of one (1) year experience as a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant.


• Home Health care experience preferred.

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