Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - VNA of the Treasure Coast

Overview

The VNA of the Treasure Coast provides compassionate, innovative care of the highest quality, setting the standard for patients and caregivers needing private care, home health, hospice, and community health services.

Together, we provide the highest quality patient care.

Come be a part of the VNA team! We are a mission-minded non-profit organization that has been committed to making a difference in the community we serve since 1975!

The VNA offers its associates a competitive array of benefits and perks such as:

• Competitive pay 
• Up to 18 paid days off accrued in first year, 6 observed holidays*
• Competitive rates and plans for health, dental, and vision insurance*
• Employer paid term life insurance*
• 403b retirement plan with company match after one year
• Complimentary access to VNA Mobile Health Clinic
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of service*
• Free CEU credits
• Immediate Access to Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Several local and national discounts

*Available to benefit eligible associates

The Visiting Nurse Association is seeking a full time Physical Therapist Assistant to work with our Indian RIver County Home Health division. Under the order of the physician, and under the direction of a registered physical therapist, provides skilled physical therapy and health teaching to patients and their significant others in the home setting.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities are directed by a registered physical therapist.
• Administer treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Observing, recording activities and findings in the clinical record and reporting to the physican the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient's condition.
• Counsel and teach patient and significant others to accomplish goals.
• Follow care plan established by a Physical Therapist which addresses problems requiring intervention.
• Performs discharge planning in conjunction with Physical Therapist.
• Meet with Clerical Therapy Coordinator on a regular basis.
• Maintain clinical records according to agency, state and federal guidelines.
• Attends case conferences on an as needed basis.
• Participate in inservice educational programs.

Qualifications

• Must hold current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of Florida
• Home Health experience highly desired
• One year prior experience required. Prior experience with electronic medical records preferred.

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