Physical Therapy Assistant PTA Home Health

Empath Home Health, a member of Empath Health is seeking a compassionate full-time Home Health PTA Physical Therapy Assistant to work with us to provide exceptional and individualized care in Lee county (Fort Myers and surrounding area).Award-Winning Home Health: Recognized as one of America's Best Home Health Providers for 2026, Empath Home Health delivers high‑quality, outcomes‑driven care trusted by patients, families, and healthcare professionals. Empath Home Health provides skilled nursing and therapy services to help patients recover and maintain independence at home, along with personal care support that assists with daily needs as part of a seamless continuum of care.Locations: Home health visits in Lee county (Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, Bonita Springs, Estero, and surrounding areas)Schedule: M-F 40 hoursWhat You'll DoProvides physical therapy services to patients in compliance with agency policies and procedures, federal and state regulations, following the plan of care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.Assists Physical Therapist in evaluating equipment needs of patient to increase functional level.Participates in the education of patient and family on methods of self-care and techniques to improve or maintain patient’s level of functioning.Why Join Empath Health?Earn Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.Benefits & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.Industry-Leading PTO: 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.Grow Your Career: CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.What You'll NeedProof of completion of a Physical Therapy Assistant program.Licensure as Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of Florida.Minimum of one (1) year experience as a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant.Home Health care experience preferred.Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida—including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support.Full Life Care means caring for the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life.At Empath Health, you’ll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life’s journey more meaningful.Empath Health is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (\"ADA\"), and applicable state and local laws. It is Empath Health's policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual's disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, Empath Health will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made Empath Health aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to Empath Health. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within Empath Health or to request a reasonable accommodation to utilize Empath Health's online employment application, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io Discrimination is Illegal. For more information, please refer to this machine-readable PDF to Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. If viewing in HTML, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal in English or Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal in Spanish. #J-18808-Ljbffr Empath Health