What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant PTA - Home Health - Port Charlotte, North Port, Venice position at Empath Health?
Empath Home Health, a member of Empath Health, is seeking a Home Health PTA - Physical Therapy Assistant. The Home Health PTA - Physical Therapy Assistant assists the Physical Therapist in providing physical therapy services to patients helping the patient return or maintain their optimum level of functioning.
Coverage Area: Port Charlotte, Venice, Englewood, Rotunda West, North Port, and occasionally Punta Gorda
The Home Health PTA:
- 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.
Requirements:
- 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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