PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT - HOME HEALTH

*This position comes with a $5,000 Sign on Bonus for qualified candidates!

Required Shift: Full Time M-F 8:30am-5:00pm

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.

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 abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:
(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Occupational Exposure Category I

Compensation and Benefits:
This is only a summary of our employee benefits; it is subject to change.

• Medical insurance (PPO) with prescription drug co-pay or HDHP w/HSA
• Supplemental Benefits (hospital confinement, accident and/or cancer) 
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life and accidental death/dismemberment insurance (company paid)
• Long term care insurance (company paid)
• Retirement savings plan (TSA/403(b) matching program)
• Short and long term disability insurance (company paid)
• LegalShield (identity protection and more)
• Bereavement leave for family and pets
• Direct deposit
• Credit union availability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Mileage reimbursement
• In-house continuing education opportunities
• Discounted membership at local area Fitness Center
• Tuition reimbursement
• Other employer-sponsored activities

Avow is a Tobacco Free Organization which includes but is not limited to cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, vaping, cigars, cigarillos, pipes, chewing tobacco, snuff, dip, and loose tobacco smoked via pipe or hookah.  And due to the above, Avow will only hire Nicotine Free individuals.