Physical Therapy Assistant Home Health

AdventHealth•Davenport, IA

10d

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant provides home health care in the Kissimmee or St. Cloud coverage area. The role monitors patient responses to treatment and communicates with the Physical Therapist about adjustments. It maintains communication with the case manager, primary therapist, and other healthcare professionals to support continuity of care and appropriate discharge planning. The position maintains departmental productivity standards, adjusts work hours to meet patient needs, and participates in department meetings, education sessions, and performance improvement initiatives to maintain clinical competencies and follow professional and evidence-based practices. Other duties may be assigned. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a weekend on-call rotation. Mileage reimbursement is provided at $0.76 per mile, and a company phone and laptop/iPad are provided. A sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 is available.

Requirements

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant studies.
Required Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) license or certification.
Required Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification.
Entry-level competency in physical therapy practice, theory, principles, and applications as defined by departmental competency policies.
Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Ability to read, write, and speak conversational English.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of home health experience.
Driver's license.

Responsibilities

Monitor patient response to treatment and communicate with the Physical Therapist about necessary adjustments.
Maintain open communication with the case manager, primary therapist, and other healthcare professionals to facilitate continuity of care and appropriate discharge planning.
Maintain productivity standards defined by the department and adjust work hours to meet patient needs.
Participate in departmental meetings, education sessions, and performance improvement initiatives to maintain clinical competencies and adhere to professional and evidence-based practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.