Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) at Peoples Home Health, LLC

Pensacola, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Physical Therapy Procedures, Patient Education, Functional Activity Translation, Home Modification Instruction, Adaptive Equipment Knowledge, Clinical Documentation, Patient Care Coordination, Public Health Principles

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Why Peoples? Peoples Health Services is the only family-owned, locally governed Hospice and Home Health provider in the Florida Panhandle. We believe that when we take care of the people who care for our patients, everyone benefits. We offer competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, group life, short-term disability benefits, a PTO program, 6 paid holidays, recognition programs, and work-life balance initiatives including a Relax & Recharge Day annually. Join a team that is dedicated to caring for our community—and each other. Summary Under supervision of a Physical Therapist and in accordance with agency policies, gives medically prescribed therapy. Provides advisory services to other professional workers who share responsibility for client care. Participates in the development of the physical therapy program. Functions require special skills and knowledge of public health principles and practices. Each client visit will be documented on the appropriate clinical or progress note. Essential Duties Performs physical therapy procedures on clients based on the evaluating physical therapist’s plan of care. Teaches appropriate treatment procedures and supportive activities to client and family members as delegated and supervised by the therapist. Translates all exercises into functional activities or activities of daily living. Provides recommendation and instruction on home modifications, adaptive equipment or medical equipment. Communicates with the Physical Therapist regarding client’s progress. Maintains necessary records. Prepares clinical and progress notes. Requirements Qualifications: Associate degree and graduation from an accredited school for Physical Therapy Assistants required. Current Florida Physical Therapy Assistant License. One year PTA work experience. Home health experience preferred. CPR certification. Current driver's license and auto insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

Perform physical therapy procedures based on a therapist's plan of care and teach treatment procedures to clients and their families. Document all client visits and provide recommendations for home modifications and adaptive equipment.