Physical Therapy Assistant (Home Health)
Leon Medical Centers
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- Location
- Miami, FL
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 14
- 5 days ago
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About the company
Leon Medical Centers
Hospital & health care · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
What you'll do
- Instructs, motivates, safeguards, and assists patients as they practice exercises or functional activities.
- Monitors patient's progress and provides feedback to the physical therapist
- Communicate with or instruct caregivers or family members on the patient's therapeutic activities or treatment plans.
- Performs routine treatment/care, services and procedures in accordance with plan of care delegated and supervised by the therapist
What you need
- Associates degree obtained from a program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association's (APTA) and the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
- Valid Florida Physical Therapy Assistant License
- A minimum of 2 years of experience working as a Physical Therapy Assistant
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be patient in dealing with an elderly population and sympathetic to hearing or vision deficiencies.
- Education: an associate degree
Key skills
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Physical Therapy Assistant
Location: The role requires regular travel to patient's homes across Miami‑Dade County.
Employment Type: Full-time
Join Our Team as a Physical Therapy Assistant!
Are you passionate about helping others regain their strength and mobility? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant to join our Home Health team! In this role, you will work closely with licensed physical therapists to provide high-quality care to patients recovering from injuries, surgeries, or chronic conditions.
Key Responsibilities
Instructs, motivates, safeguards, and assists patients as they practice exercises or functional activities.
Monitors patient's progress and provides feedback to the physical therapist
Communicate with or instruct caregivers or family members on the patient's therapeutic activities or treatment plans.
Performs routine treatment/care, services and procedures in accordance with plan of care delegated and supervised by the therapist
Requirements
Associates degree obtained from a program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association's (APTA) and the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
Valid Florida Physical Therapy Assistant License
A minimum of 2 years of experience working as a Physical Therapy Assistant
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be patient in dealing with an elderly population and sympathetic to hearing or vision deficiencies.
Language Skills
Fluent in English and Spanish required in order to communicate with our patient community