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🩺 Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Medicare Home Health
Location: St. Petersburg - Clearwater, FL
Position Type: PRN
Join a Team That Truly Supports You!
Senior Care Solutions is a Medicare-certified home health agency committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care while fully supporting our clinicians in the field. We understand the realities of home health — documentation, scheduling, and compliance — and we’ve built strong systems and a collaborative team so you can focus on what you do best: helping patients improve mobility, strength, and independence.
If you’re a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant who values flexibility, autonomy, and a supportive clinical team, we’d love to meet you.
🏡 About the Role
As a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant, you will provide skilled physical therapy services to patients in their homes under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, in accordance with physician orders and Medicare guidelines. You’ll work independently in the field while being fully supported by our Clinical Managers, QA team, and office staff.
💼 Key Responsibilities
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Provide skilled physical therapy treatments as established in the plan of care
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Carry out therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance activities, and functional mobility training
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Monitor and document patient progress and response to treatment
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Accurately complete visit documentation in our EMR in a timely manner
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Communicate patient status, changes, and concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist
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Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs and safety strategies
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Collaborate with nurses and interdisciplinary team members to support patient goals
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Adhere to all Medicare, ACHC, and agency policies and procedures
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✅ Qualifications
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Active Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in the state of Florida (required)
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Minimum 1 year of Medicare home health experience strongly preferred
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Experience with WellSky/Kinnser preferred
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Current CPR certification
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Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and active auto insurance
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Strong communication, documentation, and time-management skills
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Ability to work independently while following the supervising PT’s plan of care
⭐ What We Offer
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Competitive pay per visit or hourly options
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Flexible scheduling and manageable territories
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Supportive leadership and accessible clinical management
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Dedicated QA support for documentation and compliance
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Streamlined EMR and strong operational support
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Opportunities for growth and long-term stability
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A respectful, team-focused culture that values your time and contribution
💙 Why Senior Care Solutions?
We believe great patient care starts with taking care of our clinicians. Our therapy team is supported by experienced leadership, organized systems, and a collaborative environment that allows you to focus on delivering high-quality care.
If you’re looking for a home health agency where your work is appreciated and your voice is heard, this is the place for you.