Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Mobile/Home-Based Care

West Coast Wound•Jacksonville, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides skilled physical therapy services to patients in their homes throughout the Jacksonville region, working under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The PTA implements the established plan of care, monitors patient response and progress, reinforces home exercise programs, and educates patients and caregivers to improve mobility, function, safety, and independence. The role requires independent work within the PTA’s scope of practice in a home-based setting, with timely communication and collaboration with the supervising Physical Therapist and other healthcare professionals. This is a full-time, 1099 independent contractor position with a four-day, 10-hour schedule. The typical start time is 7:30 AM–8:30 AM, depending on patient scheduling and geographic coverage. The role is mobile and requires travel to assigned patients’ homes throughout the Jacksonville service area. Compensation is a guaranteed base of $1,080 per week, calculated at $45 per patient visit based on a minimum of six visits per day, with $45 for each additional visit beyond the daily base of six. Compensation is subject to the independent contractor agreement.

Requirements

Current and valid Physical Therapist Assistant license in good standing.
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, therapeutic exercise, and rehabilitation principles.
Strong understanding of physical therapy treatment techniques and functional mobility principles.
Ability to safely and effectively implement a Physical Therapist’s established plan of care.
Knowledge of therapeutic exercise, gait and balance training, functional mobility, neuromuscular re-education, strengthening, transfer training, and fall prevention.
Strong observation and patient-monitoring skills, including ability to recognize and communicate changes in patient condition or functional status.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and manage a mobile patient caseload while maintaining appropriate communication with the supervising Physical Therapist.
Punctual, dependable, organized, and professional.
Comfort working in patients’ homes and with patients and caregivers in a home-based environment.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Ability to travel throughout the assigned service area.
Ability to manage travel time and maintain an efficient daily schedule.
Ability to adapt treatment to different home environments and available space.
Ability to carry and transport necessary clinical equipment and supplies.
Ability to practice within the scope of a Florida Physical Therapist Assistant license and applicable supervision requirements.

Nice To Haves

CPR/BLS certification is preferred or required according to company policy.
Previous home health, mobile therapy, outpatient, orthopedic, neurological, geriatric, or community-based experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Travel to patients’ homes throughout the assigned service area to provide treatment under the supervising Physical Therapist’s direction.
Review the established plan of care, treatment goals, precautions, and relevant clinical information before treatment.
Provide skilled interventions in accordance with the plan of care, including therapeutic exercises and activities, neuromuscular re-education, gait and mobility training, balance and coordination training, functional strengthening, transfer training, fall prevention, and manual therapy when appropriate and within scope.
Help patients improve strength, range of motion, balance, coordination, endurance, gait, mobility, and functional performance.
Train patients in safe and appropriate use of assistive devices as directed by the Physical Therapist.
Implement and reinforce individualized home exercise programs established by the Physical Therapist.
Educate patients and caregivers about exercises, mobility strategies, safety precautions, fall prevention, positioning, transfers, and independence strategies.
Monitor patient response and identify changes in pain, functional status, mobility, tolerance, or overall condition.
Communicate significant patient changes, treatment responses, progress, concerns, or barriers to the supervising Physical Therapist in a timely manner and provide feedback on progress.
Assist with reassessments and clinical follow-up activities as appropriate and permitted within the PTA’s scope of practice.
Modify treatment activities within the established plan of care and PTA scope, while communicating clinically significant changes to the supervising Physical Therapist.
Reinforce body mechanics, transfer techniques, positioning, and safety strategies with patients and caregivers.
Adapt treatment to the home environment, available space and equipment, and the patient’s abilities and needs while following the established plan of care.
Coordinate and communicate professionally with Physical Therapists, physicians, nurses, caregivers, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals as appropriate.
Communicate promptly about patient concerns, cancellations, scheduling changes, and other issues affecting care.
Complete accurate, timely, and thorough daily treatment notes and other required clinical documentation, including patient response, goal progress, interventions, education, and relevant communications or condition changes.
Follow applicable federal and state regulations, professional standards, payer requirements, PTA supervision requirements, company policies, and the established plan of care.
Maintain patient confidentiality and professional boundaries, and provide compassionate, respectful care to patients and families.
Arrive for scheduled visits within the expected timeframe, manage travel and daily scheduling, and carry and transport necessary clinical equipment and supplies.
Maintain a safe and professional environment during home visits and respect patients’ homes, privacy, routines, and preferences.
Use sound clinical judgment within the PTA’s scope of practice when working independently in the community, maintaining appropriate communication with the supervising Physical Therapist.