Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Health - FT

Job Description

Job Description

Care with Heart. Work with Purpose.

Join Gulf Coast Village Home Health as a full-time Physical Therapist- Home Health in beautiful Cape Coral, FL. This is more than a job! It’s a paid opportunity to serve others, live our mission, and make a meaningful impact in a healthcare setting. If you’re ready to grow your career while making a difference, we’d love to connect with you.

Gulf Coast Village Home Health is a community of Volunteers of America National Services, a subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified for 8 consecutive years .

Pay Range: $28.15 - $37.00
Schedule: Monday - Friday, Daytime hours, NO WEEKENDS

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Supportive, caring leadership that truly values your voice
• A positive, team-oriented environment where you can rely on one another
• A beautiful, welcoming campus you’ll enjoy coming to each day
• Opportunities for career growth and ongoing development
• Purpose-driven work that makes a meaningful difference every day

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 403(b) with discretionary contribution
• Paid Time Off + Personal Days
• Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness incentives (earn up to $350)
• Get paid early (access up to 50% of earnings)
• Referral bonuses & scholarship opportunities

What You Bring (Requirements)

• A graduate from a physical therapist assistant curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association and is currently licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state (if license is available).
• Minimum of one year experience as a physical therapist assistant is preferred.
• Able to understand medical terminology and how it applies to physical therapy, to communicate with residents, staff and physicians, and how to prepare meaningful reports.
• Long-term care experience (preferred)

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Perform physical therapy treatments and related duties as may be delegated by the physical therapist.
• Respond promptly to acute changes in the patient’s physiological state and to report and record pertinent changes.
• Modify treatment techniques in conference with the registered physical therapist.
• Teach patients, resident’s families and other health care providers to perform selected treatment procedures and functional activities.
• Directly assist the physical therapist in performing complex evaluations and/or treatment procedures.

Additional Information

This position requires compliance with Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening process. Please see the Clearinghouse screening information here:

About Us

The Gulf Coast Village Home Health is a great way our residents live independently and have care when they need it. Located in our beautiful Gulf Coast Village continuing care retirement community, Gulf Coast Village Home Health is open to anyone in need of higher-level care due to a change in health or short-term assistance while recovering from illness or a hospital stay. Located within the beautiful Gulf Coast Village continuing care retirement community in Cape Coral, Palmview is open to anyone who could benefit from a little extra support and compassionate care. The surrounding Cape Coral area adds to the appeal, offering residents access to scenic waterfront canals, nature preserves, and a variety of local dining, shopping, and outdoor recreation opportunities that reflect the relaxed Southwest Florida lifestyle.

At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.