PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (PRN)- HOME HEALTH CARE

Job Details

Job Location: AmeriCare Home Health Care - Naples , FL 34105Salary Range: $53.00 - $53.00 Hourly

*This position is paid per visit.

Job Summary:

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) will deliver physical therapy treatments to patients in accordance with the Plan of Care, under the direct supervision of a license Physical Therapist. This position plays a vital role in helping patients regain mobility and function within the comfort of their own homes.

Job Duties

• Administer physical therapy treatments as prescribed in the patient’s Plan of Care developed by the Physician and Physical Therapist.
• Monitor and document the patient’s response to therapy and the overall effectiveness of services.
• Continuously assess the home environment for safety hazards; recommend modifications to enhance patient safety.
• Educate patients and family member on exercise programs, use of assistive devices, and home safety practices.
• Identify the need for additional services or disciplines, communicate with the supervising PT, and refer as appropriate.
• Evaluate social, emotional, and physical factors affecting the patient’s condition and report findings to the supervising PT.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings; contribute to care plan updates and problem-solving discussions.
• Immediately report adverse changes in the patient’s condition to the supervising PT and/or RN Case Manager.
• Complete all assigned visits and documentation in a timely and professional manner.
• Attend mandatory in-services and continuing education to maintain current clinical skills.
• Uphold patient privacy and security in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support quality patient care and agency operations.

Core Values:
Integrity: We are honest, hardworking, fiscally responsible professionals driven solely by the wellbeing of our patients, their loved ones, and the communities we serve.

Education: We believe it is important not only to serve the community but to educate community members about our services and the role we play through life’s transitions.

Collaboration: We know we cannot achieve everything we want without working together with each other, with our healthcare partners, and with the community.

Innovation: We embrace change and are always looking at creative ways to solve problems and serve new populations. 

Celebration: We believe in the importance of celebrating life and relationships.

Qualifications

Education/Experience: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program. One year of clinical experience in a home health care setting preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
License Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of Florida
Valid CPR Certification
Valid Florida Driver’s License

Language Skills:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

Mathematical Skills:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands:
(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision a