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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.
Senior Care Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.