Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PTA PRN or

Quick Facts Pay: Negotiable based on experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities Location: Titusville (Sumter Co./Citrus Co.) Schedule: PRN, successful candidates will have 2-3 days of availability weekly from 7:00a-4:00p Employment type: W-2 or 1099 Mileage: Currently $0.60 per mile (W-2) Reports to: Branch Director What You’ll Do Deliver therapy under the PT’s direction and physician’s plan of care Treat patients to relieve pain, restore function, and maintain performance Guide patients through exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and transfer training, and prosthetic training Apply heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, and massage as ordered Report patient response and changes in condition to the PT Teach patients to use wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices Document care accurately and on time Participate in Home Care Team meetings and inservice education Take on other duties as assigned Qualifications Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with an Associate’s degree in science or applied science approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, Inc. Current certification or license as required by state law. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order. Physical Demands This role requires the following, with or without reasonable accommodation: Prolonged walking and standing Lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally Lifting and positioning, and transferring patients (with assistance for patients over 50 lbs, per agency safe-handling policy) Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching Visual acuity and hearing sufficient to perform required duties Health Requirements Required before providing patient care: Pre-employment physical screening, or a letter from a recent healthcare encounter confirming the candidate is free of communicable disease Documented negative TB test (TST or TB blood test) taken within the past 12 months TB risk assessment and symptom evaluation upon hire Compensation & Benefits Pay: Negotiable based on experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities 401(k) retirement plan (W-2) Supplemental benefits include critical illness and accident coverage (W-2) Employee referral program Background Check Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check. Advanced Nursing Concepts participates in the Florida AHCA Clearinghouse — the state’s central system for completing and sharing Level 2 background screenings under Section 435.12, Florida Statutes. The Clearinghouse makes background screening faster, less expensive, and more consistent across state agencies, helping protect vulnerable populations. More information: #J-18808-Ljbffr