Physical Therapy Assistant - Pinnacle Home Care
The Villages, FL 32162
About the Job
Join the Pinnacle Home Care Family: Elevate Your Career While Making a Difference!
We are seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to cover The Villages, Wildwood, Bushnell, Webster, Oxford, and Lake Pan areas.
At Pinnacle Home Care, we recognize the unique demands of the home health care profession and are committed to fostering a supportive and balanced work environment for our team. Our dedication to providing a positive workplace ensures that our employees feel valued, supported, and energized in their roles.
Here’s what we offer:
We are seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to cover The Villages, Wildwood, Bushnell, Webster, Oxford, and Lake Pan areas.
At Pinnacle Home Care, we recognize the unique demands of the home health care profession and are committed to fostering a supportive and balanced work environment for our team. Our dedication to providing a positive workplace ensures that our employees feel valued, supported, and energized in their roles.
Here’s what we offer:
- Daily Pay: Work today, get paid tomorrow!
- Flexible Scheduling: Work-life balance tailored to you.
- Professional Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with us.
- Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO): Take the time you need.
- Stability: Celebrating 20 years of excellence in Florida!
- Top Places to Work: Honored in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.
- Top 100 Agency Home Care Elite: Proudly recognized.
- Live QA Support: Assistance with OASIS documentation.
- Comprehensive Insurance Plans: Health, vision, and dental.
- 401K Match: Secure your future with us.
- Employee Referral Program: Share opportunities with friends and earn rewards!
Why Choose Pinnacle Home Care?
Join Florida’s award-winning and largest privately-owned home health agency. Be part of a dedicated and compassionate team committed to providing top-quality care to patients in their homes without sacrificing your well-being.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of a Physical Therapist (PT), the PTA provides client services that have been delegated by the PT.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists in the evaluation and development of a rehabilitative plan of care and periodic re-evaluation as required.
- Participates in the preparation of clinical and daily progress notes, all notes are reviewed by the PT and submitted according to company policy.
- As directed, performs routine strengthening and therapeutic exercises and assists the patient with the use of self-help devices.
- Together with the PT, instructs the client and family and assists in teaching exercise programs to the patient and family.
- Identifies possible ineffective drug therapy or adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies, and contra-indicated medication and reports same to the PT.
- Observes, and record activities and findings in the clinical record and report to the PT and the physician any adverse reaction to treatment.
- Consults with PT regarding the outcome of home visits and report physical findings.
- Instruct other health team personnel including, as appropriate, Home Health Aides, as well as family members with respect to certain phases of physical therapy, so that they may work with the client.
- Writes daily progress notes on patients, submits them according to company policy, and prepares periodic summary reports as indicated.
- Participates with staff, clients, and physicians in discharge activities and assists the Physical Therapist in completing the Physical Therapy Discharge Summary.
- Confirm, at least weekly, the scheduling of visits with the Supervisor/Director of Nursing in order to coordinate Agency visits.
- Assumes other duties deemed appropriate and necessary by the PT and as designated by the Registered Nurse Case Management and Nursing Supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program or equivalent education.
- Licensed to practice as a PTA in the State of Florida.
- Current BLS Certification.
- Licensed driver with an automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization's requirements.
- A minimum of one year's experience in home healthcare is preferred.
- Electronic medical record experience is preferred but not essential.
- Meets all qualifications as stated within the state practice act. Must possess and maintain current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Must display good emotional health and be able to physically tolerate much standing, stooping, bending, and heavy lifting; must meet all agency regulations.
- Must be self-directed and able to work with little supervision and have good observational, judgment, and communication skills.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join Pinnacle Home Care and grow your career with an organization that values and supports its team. Apply today and become a part of our mission to provide exceptional home health care.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment of any kind. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees
About Pinnacle Home Care:
Pinnacle Home Care is a Medicare Certified and Florida Licensed full-service clinically owned and operated health care company, led by professionals who are passionate about delivering Exceptional Outcomes and quality care Beyond Expectation to patients, referral partners, staff and the communities that we serve. We have 16 locations throughout Florida hiring Clinical Managers, RNs, LPNs, PTs, PTAs, STs, HHAs, and other office staffing roles.If you don't see a role that meets your skill set on the job board, send us your resume directly to recruiting@pinnnaclehomecare.net Please include your full name and location! We look forward to assisting you in exploring career opportunities with Pinnacle Home Care!
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