Title: Physical Therapist Assistant
Location: Fort Myers, FL
Contract: 13 Weeks
Schedule: Full-Time; M-F 40 Hours
Requirements: 1+ year experience in as a PTA | Home health experience preferred | Licensure as a PTA in the state of Florida | Proof of completion of a PTA Program
Empath Home Health, a member of Empath Health, is seeking a Home Health PTA Physical Therapy Assistant. The Home Health PTA Physical Therapy Assistant assists the Physical Therapist in providing physical therapy services to patients helping the patient return or maintain their optimum level of functioning.
Locations: Home health visits in Lee County
Provides 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.
Position Requirements:
