PTA - Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Health Care Visits

Providencefl; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading home health agency in Florida is seeking experienced Physical Therapy Assistants. The role involves administering therapy in patients' homes under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, ensuring high-quality care. The ideal candidates will have the required education and are expected to provide personalized, compassionate assistance.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

One-on-one patient care

Independence and autonomy

Competitive wages

Appreciative work environment

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience preferred.
• Must have current CPR certification.
• Able to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide physician-prescribed physical therapy under a plan of care established by the PT.
• Improve or minimize residual physical disabilities of the patient.
• Participate in patient education and care planning.

Skills

Independence

Communication

Judgment

Education

Graduate from a two-year college-level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association

Currently licensed in Florida

Job description

We have an immediate need for experienced Home Health RNs to cover our North Pinellas County.

Field PTA Physical Therapy Assistant for Medicare Certified Home Health - Per Diem W2 Employee (PRN)

We have an immediate need for an experienced Home Health PTA to cover our Southern Pinellas County territory.Our interdisciplinary team works collaboratively to provide comprehensive care.We encourage open communication, feedback, and mutual support.

Providence Home Care of Florida is an ever-growing Medicare-certified Home Health Agency. Our team has been servicing Pasco and Pinellas County since 2012. We are a veteran-owned, locally-operated business dedicated to providing the highest quality of patient care. We strive to be the home health agency that clinicians prefer to work for. Care will be provided in each client’s home, ensuring comfort, dignity, excellence, compassion, and respect for all our multicultural clients and their families. With the assistance of our devoted and trustworthy staff members, we meet high standards by providing an unsurpassed level of care.

JOB SUMMARY:

A Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their residence, in accordance with physician orders and the plan of care, under the supervision of a Registered Physical Therapist (PT).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate from a two-year college-level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Currently licensed, registered, or certified in Florida.
• Two years’ experience preferred.
• Acceptance of the philosophy and goals of the agency.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
• Must have current CPR certification, TB test, health statement/physical clearance to work, and eligible Level 2 background check.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand and adhere to established agency policies and procedures.
• Provide physician-prescribed physical therapy under a plan of care established by the PT.
• Improve or minimize residual physical disabilities of the patient.
• Return the individual to an optimal and productive level within the patient’s capabilities.
• Participate with healthcare personnel in patient care planning.
• Perform all skilled procedures as ordered by the physician and according to the plan of care established by the PT.
• Consult with PT regarding changes in treatment.
• Instruct patients and family members in home programs and activities of daily living.
• Prepare medical records, progress notes, and update care plans for each patient visit in a timely manner, per agency policy.
• Perform services planned, delegated, and supervised by the PT.
• Participate in patient and family education.
• Perform maintenance therapy services under a maintenance program established by a qualified therapist, within the scope of practice defined by state licensure laws.

Benefits:

• One-on-one patient care emphasizing quality over quantity.
• Opportunity to work with a growing home care company where staff are appreciated.
• Flexible schedules to support work/life balance.
• Independence and autonomy—reliable and self-motivated individuals preferred.
• We aim to match individual workload preferences by avoiding overstaffing.
• Competitive wages.