Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) PRN or 1099
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 involves delivering therapy under the direction of a Physical Therapist and a physician's plan of care to patients in their homes. The goal is to relieve pain, restore function, and maintain performance. The role requires regular travel by personal vehicle between patient homes, the office, and other locations within 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.
- This position requires regular travel by personal vehicle between patient homes, the office, and other locations throughout the assigned service area.
- 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
- Satisfactory background check.
- Satisfactory driving record, a valid driver's license, and proof of current auto insurance.
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
Benefits
- Pay: Negotiable based on experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities
- 401(k) retirement plan (W-2)
- Supplemental benefits include critical illness and accident coverage (W-2)
- Employee referral program
- Mileage: Currently $0.60 per mile
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
