What are the responsibilities and job description for the PTAs (Full-time or PRN) for Busy Home Health Care Agency position at Village Home Care, LLC?
**Hiring Physical Therapists (PTAs) - PRN to FT - for Marion, Sumter, and Lake Counties**
We are looking for a committed Physical Therapists Assistants (PTAs) to act as the patient’s partner throughout the trip of restoring motion and ensuring that the client will function at their personal best. You will maximize the quality of life and movement potential within the spheres of promotion, prevention, diagnosis, treatment or intervention, and rehabilitation.
Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Identify and meet patients’ goals and needs
- Offer cost-effective treatments that help improve clients’ motion and mobility
- Reduce the need for medications and provide alternatives to surgery
- Execute fitness- and wellness-oriented programs tailored to patients’ specific needs
- Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions
- Motivate patients during treatment in order to help them function optimally
- Promote clients’ healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination
- Consult and practice with other health professionals and disciplines
- Document patient care services
- Follows established assessments and Plan of Care and or Treatment
- Reviews patient history and interprets physician referral
- Evaluates patient's status and physical therapy problems and abilities using both objective and subjective techniques, according to department policy and procedures
- Maintains active and supportive communication with patients and others concerned regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process.
- Prepares patient for discharge, through instruction of patient and family (caregivers) and written home programs as necessary. Recommends additional treatment as needed
Reports to Physical Therapists and Director of Clinical Services
Skills:
- Proven work experience as a physical therapist assistant
- Intensive education and clinical expertise
- Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
- Current knowledge of treatment practices
- Drive to continually learn and grow
- Professional behavior
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Valid license to practice physical therapy
- Licensed in the state of Florida
- Adheres to policies/procedures specific to universal precautions when delivering patient care
- Adheres to policies regarding attendance, conduct, grooming, and dress code
- Exhibits excellent service to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
- Home Health
- Orthopedics
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Home Health Care: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Ocala, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $45 - $50
