Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant

Pride Health is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to support our clients in the medical facility. This is a temporary assignment opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Job Title - Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Type: Contract

Location- Orlando, FL

Shift: Monday–Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Hours - 36 to 40 hrs/ week Pay - $40 -$41/ hr on W2

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and reliable Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide skilled physical therapy treatments in patients' homes in accordance with the established Plan of Care
• Implement therapeutic interventions including therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance training, transfer training, and functional mobility activities
• Observe, assess, and document patient responses, progress, and functional outcomes
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in EMR (Homecare Homebase – HCHB preferred) in compliance with Medicare and agency standards
• Communicate changes in patient condition, safety concerns, or lack of progress to the supervising Physical Therapist
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, fall prevention, and safe use of assistive devices
• Follow infection control, safety, and universal precaution protocols during home visits
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (RN, OT, ST, case management) to ensure coordinated care
• Manage assigned visits efficiently to meet productivity and coverage expectations
• Maintain compliance with state regulations, agency policies, and payer requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program
• Active PTA license in the State of Florida
• Current BLS/CPR certification (Healthcare Provider)
• Minimum 1 year of PTA experience
• Experience with Homecare Homebase (HCHB)
• Strong clinical, documentation, and communication skills

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with Homecare Homebase (HCHB)
• Strong assessment and patient education skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule

Pride-Health offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors. Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates : Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.