Physical Therapist Asst

Interim Healthcare•Miami, FL

59d•Onsite

About The Position

Experience a therapy career that caters to your schedule and makes every day an adventure. As a Home Health PTA, work-life balance is yours to enjoy and no two days are ever alike. You'll get to know your patients personally and have a full view of the environment and obstacles they are navigating. Since 1966, Interim HealthCare has been a trusted provider of home health therapy and an employer of choice to PTAs nationwide. We are committed to helping patients regain their strength so they can live their best life. If you share our passion, you are made for this! Our Home Health Physical Therapist Assistants enjoy some excellent benefits: 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University

Requirements

Active PTA license in FL
Minimum of 1 years of physical therapy assistant experience, ideally in home healthcare
CPR certification
Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
Good clinical judgment, strong interpersonal skills, dexterity and compassion

Responsibilities

Provide home-based physical therapy to patients who have lost mobility, strength and functionality due to an illness or injury
Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, OT and SLP, focused on the patient's plan of care and goals
Participates in the development and evaluation of the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s)
Assist patient with exercises and hands-on therapy to manage pain and increase mobility
Educate patients on their plan of care, established goals, exercises and self-care
Coach family on the plan of care, therapy goals and safely assisting with exercises