What are the responsibilities and job description for the PTA PRN position at Home Health Care of Florida?
We are looking for an educated and licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to help patients improve their mobility and move forward in the Bunnell County area. You will work closely and under the direction of the physical therapist, treating patients with medical problems or other conditions that limit their ability to move or perform functional activities.
Responsibilities
- Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner
- Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises
- Identify patient’s needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy to individual differences
- Recommend options, courses of action or modifications in selected treatments ensuring patient’s progress, safety and comfort
- Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptoms frequency, and preventing injury
- Complete documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services
- Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information
- Measure performance and report on patient’s medical record
- Participate in patient status judgments
- Adhere to ethical and legal standards
- Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge
Skills
- Proven working experience as physical therapist assistant
- Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards
- Hands on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training and physical modalities
- Ability to communicate and instruct effectively
- Health care administration and documentation skills
- Licence to practice or relevant certification
- Associate or BS degree in PTA
Job Types: Temporary, Per diem, PRN
Pay: $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $50
