Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) PRN or 1099

Advanced Nursing Concepts•Ocala, FL

38d•Remote

About The Position

Advanced Nursing Concepts provides one-on-one home health care to patients in their homes. We support our clinicians with field mentorship, clinical guidance, and flexible scheduling, so clinicians get the independence of home health without working in isolation. This position requires regular travel by personal vehicle between patient homes, the office, and other locations throughout the assigned service area.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with an Associate's degree in science or applied science approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.
Current certification or license as required by state law.
Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
The clinician must hold a valid driver's license, maintain reliable transportation and current auto insurance, and be able to drive safely for extended periods in varying weather and traffic conditions.
Pre-employment physical screening, or a letter from a recent healthcare encounter confirming the candidate is free of communicable disease
Documented negative TB test (TST or TB blood test) taken within the past 12 months
TB risk assessment and symptom evaluation upon hire

Responsibilities

Deliver therapy under the PT's direction and physician's plan of care
Treat patients to relieve pain, restore function, and maintain performance
Guide patients through exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and transfer training, and prosthetic training
Apply heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, and massage as ordered
Report patient response and changes in condition to the PT
Teach patients to use wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices
Document care accurately and on time
Participate in Home Care Team meetings and inservice education
Take on other duties as assigned