Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Full-Time

Quick Facts

• Pay: Negotiable based on experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Location: Ocala and surrounding areas (Marion Co. & Sumter Co./Lake Co. in emergent situations)
• Schedule: Full-Time
• Employment type: W-2
• Mileage: Currently $0.60 per mile
• Reports to: Branch Director

What You'll Do

• Deliver therapy under the PT's direction and physician's plan of care
• Treat patients to relieve pain, restore function, and maintain performance
• Guide patients through exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and transfer training, and prosthetic training
• Apply heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, and massage as ordered
• Report patient response and changes in condition to the PT
• Teach patients to use wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices
• Document care accurately and on time
• Participate in Home Care Team meetings and inservice education
• Take on other duties as assigned

Qualifications

1. Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with an Associate's degree in science or applied science approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.
2. Current certification or license as required by state law.
3. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
4. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Physical Demands

This role requires the following, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Prolonged walking and standing
• Lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Lifting, positioning, and transferring patients (with assistance for patients over 50 lbs, per agency safe-handling policy)
• Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching
• Visual acuity and hearing sufficient to perform required duties

Health Requirements

Required before providing patient care:

• Pre-employment physical screening, or a letter from a recent healthcare encounter confirming the candidate is free of communicable disease
• Documented negative TB test (TST or TB blood test) taken within the past 12 months
• TB risk assessment and symptom evaluation upon hire

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: Negotiable based on experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Company-paid life insurance ($25,000)
• Company-paid short-term disability coverage
• Supplemental benefits include critical illness and accident coverage
• 13 PTO days accrued in Year 1
• 7 paid holidays
• Employee referral program

About Advanced Nursing Concepts

Advanced Nursing Concepts provides one-on-one home health care to patients in their homes. We support our clinicians with field mentorship, clinical guidance, and flexible scheduling, so clinicians get the independence of home health without working in isolation.

Advanced Nursing Concepts is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview, please contact us at (407) 856-8075.

Background Check

Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check.

Advanced Nursing Concepts participates in the Florida AHCA Clearinghouse — the state's central system for completing and sharing Level 2 background screenings under Section 435.12, Florida Statutes. The Clearinghouse makes background screening faster, less expensive, and more consistent across state agencies, helping protect vulnerable populations. More information: https://info.flclearinghouse.com