Physical Therapy Assistant PTA Home Health PRN

Empath Home Health, a member of Empath Health, is seeking a PRN Home Health PTA Physical Therapy Assistant. The Home Health PTA assists the Physical Therapist in providing physical therapy services to patients helping the patient return or maintain their optimum level of functioning.

Location: home health visits in Hernando County (including Spring Hill, Weeki Wachee, Brooksville, and surrounding area)

Schedule: PRN; 5-10+ home health visits per week

• Provides physical therapy services to patients in compliance with agency policies and procedures, federal and state regulations, following the plan of care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Assists Physical Therapist in evaluating equipment needs of patient to increase functional level.
• Participates in the education of patient and family on methods of self-care and techniques to improve or maintain patient’s level of functioning.

• Proof of completion of a Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Licensure as Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of Florida.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience as a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Home Health care experience preferred.

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