Home Care - Physical Therapist Asst

Baycare Health System•Sarasota, FL

99d•Onsite

About The Position

There's home care and then there's BayCare HomeCare! At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that's built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence. BayCare is currently in search of our newest Home Health, Physical Therapist Assistant who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. We are looking for an individual seeking a career opportunity with one of the largest employers within the Tampa Bay area. Facility: Sarasota Memorial Home Care Location: Sarasota, FL Status: Full Time Shift Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Weekend Work: Occasional On Call: Yes Home visits in assigned service area: Sarasota County, FL The Per Visit Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant: Assists Physical Therapist with the administration of interventions utilized in physical therapy and rehabilitation May progress patients in the treatment plan developed by the physical therapist Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other healthcare practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care Follows established procedures, emergency and safety precautions at all times in the treatment of patients and use of modalities Maintains timely communications, records, reports, and other documentation in accordance with agency policies & procedures, and Medicare guidelines Captures documentation during the home visit following company policy using company issued laptop Assists in progressing therapy programs with prior assessments and approval, prepares clinical progress notes and participates case conference and utilization reviews Why join BayCare HomeCare? We offer extensive training and mentorship along with amazing career growth opportunities. Join BayCare HomeCare for the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing opportunities for Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Physical Therapist Assistant State of Florida Licensure
Driver's License State of Florida (Florida driver's license is required within 30 days of hire)
Basic Life Support
Associates Degree Physical Therapy Assistant
1 year Physical Therapy Assistant experience

Nice To Haves

1 year Home Care

Responsibilities

Assists Physical Therapist with the administration of interventions utilized in physical therapy and rehabilitation
May progress patients in the treatment plan developed by the physical therapist
Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other healthcare practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care
Follows established procedures, emergency and safety precautions at all times in the treatment of patients and use of modalities
Maintains timely communications, records, reports, and other documentation in accordance with agency policies & procedures, and Medicare guidelines
Captures documentation during the home visit following company policy using company issued laptop
Assists in progressing therapy programs with prior assessments and approval, prepares clinical progress notes and participates case conference and utilization reviews