Job description

Job Summary

Ennis Healthcare Solutions, a Home Healthcare Agency, is currently seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to treat patients requiring Physical Therapy in the Miami Dade County area.

Responsibilities and Duties

Services provided by the Physical Therapist Assistant shall be performed within the scope of practice authorized by the license issued by the State for the practice of Physical Therapist Assistant.

• Candidate shall provide Physical Therapist services as prescribed by a Physician, Physician Assistant, or advanced registered Nurse Practitioner, acting within their scope of practice, which can be safely provided in the home.
• Counsel patients and their families on what to do following treatment.
• Assign specific exercises for the patient and help the patients do these exercises.
• Observe the patients they are working with before, during and after therapy and report notes to the Physical Therapist.
• Candidate shall instruct the patient's family on the patient's total physical therapy program.
• Use devices, such as walkers, and other equipment to help patients regain movement and reduce pain.
• Able to speak, read and write in English.
• Able to read assignments, follow directions.
• Able to communicate and respond clearly via telephone and respond toe patient's spoken needs.
• Ability to physically transfer, lift or assist patients whose average weight is 160 pounds with or without the aid of mechanical devices.
• Able to spend 80% of the work standing and/or moving about.
• Able to walk, climb stairs, stoop, twist, bend and squat to perform essential job functions.
• Able to concentrate on detail with frequent interruptions.
• Able to follow, complete and remember daily routines and requirements.
• Able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Ensure HIPAA guidelines and procedures and maintained.

Qualifications and Skills

• Candidate must be a graduate of an approved school for Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Must be currently licensed in the state of Florida.
• One year of experience preferred.
• Valid CPR card
• Level 2 Background
• 2 Hour Alzheimer training
• Statement of Health
• Liability Insurance
• Must have all documentation up to date: professional license, driver's license, CPR, CEU's, Physical, and background check (ACHA).

Job Type: Contract

Pay: From $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health
• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Physiology knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

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