What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant (Home Health) position at Devoted Physical Therapy?
- Tired of the 30-day pay delays commonly found in home health? At Devoted Physical Therapy, our team enjoys reliable, on-time bi-weekly direct deposits so you are always paid promptly for your visits.
Devoted Physical Therapy is looking for an educated and licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide home visits in the Pompano Beach area. We specialize in treating the geriatric population and are passionate about patient care. We are DEVOTED to increasing our patients' independence and restoring their functional mobility using a one-to-one treatment approach.
To keep our team efficient and minimize your drive time, most of our patients are conveniently located within a 3-mile radius!
Responsibilities:
- Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner
- Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises
- Identify patient’s needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy to individual differences
- Recommend options, courses of action, or modifications in selected treatments ensuring patient’s progress, safety, and comfort
- Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptoms frequency, and preventing injury
- Complete documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services
- Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information
- Measure performance and report on patient’s medical record
- Participate in patient status judgments while adhering to ethical and legal standards
- Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge
Skills & Qualifications:
- Active Physical Therapist Assistant License in Florida (Required)
- Associate or Bachelor's degree from an accredited PTA program (Required)
- Proven working experience as a physical therapist assistant
- Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards
- Hands-on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training, and physical modalities
- Strong ability to communicate and instruct effectively
- Health care administration and documentation skills
Benefits & Perks:
- Reliable bi-weekly direct deposit (No 30-day waiting period for pay!)
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
- CPR Certification
- Liability insurance
Work Location: In person (Field-based / Home visits)
Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Liability insurance (Preferred)
- Physical Therapy Assistant License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50 - $55