PTA Home Health

Physical Therapy Assistant

To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No harm, Customer Experiences, and Stewardship by performing exceptional treatments and providing appropriate age-specific therapy services under the direction of a PT.

Primary Accountabilities:

• Adhere to all Health First, Inc., and Health First Home Care policies and procedures to maintain compliance and care standards.
• Treat patients according to the established plan of care, ensuring all interventions align with treatment goals.
• Address the plan of care as specified in the initial or re-evaluation, communicating any necessary modifications to the Physical Therapist.
• Ensure the safety of treatment procedures, patients, and the home environment at all times to promote a secure care experience.
• Comply with all relevant State and Federal regulations and JCAHO standards for Home Care service delivery to meet quality and regulatory requirements.
• Actively participate in Quality Improvement initiatives to support continuous enhancements in patient care.
• Accept assignments willingly, regardless of geographic territory, and attend at least 60% of staff meetings to remain informed and engaged.
• Assist in the organization of patient care, including scheduling and documentation reviews, as requested by the supervisor.
• Rotate weekend coverage as needed to assist with orthopedic pathway patients under the direction of the Physical Therapist.
• Inform patients and families of visit schedules in advance to maintain transparency and support effective communication.
• Ensure appropriate utilization of visits and services as directed by the Physical Therapist, and document care accurately.
• Utilize supplies in a cost-effective manner, meet productivity requirements, and aim to achieve or exceed the 85th percentile in Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction.

Work Experience:

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Education: Graduate of an Physical Therapy Assisting program.
• Work Experience: Two (2) years of experience.
• Licensure: Current Licensure in the State of Florida as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Valid Drivers License and clean Motor Vehicle Record and maintained.
• Certification: American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintained.
• Background Check: Must satisfy Florida of Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Level 2 background screening.
• Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to interact with other professionals, families, and patients.
• Ability to decide concern appropriate therapy and patient care.
• Ability to respond appropriately to life threatening situations.
• Ability to assess, interpret data and educate patients and families of various ages and levels of understanding.
• Ability to work autonomously with time constraints and concentrate under mental demands.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous Home Care experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move in crowded conditions.
• Ability to operate automobile in variable conditions.
• Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform clinical tasks.
• Must be able to lift, turn, pull, or ambulate with patients up to twenty (20) times daily.
• Must be able to lift up to forty (40) pounds unassisted up to six (6) times daily.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and stoop for 90% of assigned shift.
• Must be able to tolerate a minimum of 3-5 hours of computer time a day.

About Health First:

At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift Times: 8:00am-5:00pm

Paygrade: PG-36