Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Overview:

The VNA

of the Treasure Coast

Together, we provide the highest quality patient care.

Come be a part of the VNA team! We are a mission-minded non-profit organization that has been committed to making a difference in the community we serve since 1975!

The VNA offers its associates a competitive array of benefits and perks such as:

• Competitive pay 
• Up to 18 paid days off accrued in first year, 6 observed holidays*
• Competitive rates and plans for health, dental, and vision insurance*
• Employer paid term life insurance*
• 403b retirement plan with company match after one year
• Complimentary access to VNA Mobile Health Clinic
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of service*
• Free CEU credits
• Immediate Access to Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Several local and national discounts

*Available to benefit eligible associates

The Visiting Nurse Association is seeking a full time Physical Therapist Assistant to work with our Indian RIver County Home Health division. Under the order of the physician, and under the direction of a registered physical therapist, provides skilled physical therapy and health teaching to patients and their significant others in the home setting.

Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities are directed by a registered physical therapist.

• Administer treatments as prescribed by the physician.

• Observing, recording activities and findings in the clinical record and reporting to the physican the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient's condition.

• Counsel and teach patient and significant others to accomplish goals.

• Follow care plan established by a Physical Therapist which addresses problems requiring intervention.

• Performs discharge planning in conjunction with Physical Therapist.

• Meet with Clerical Therapy Coordinator on a regular basis.

• Maintain clinical records according to agency, state and federal guidelines.

• Attends case conferences on an as needed basis.

• Participate in inservice educational programs.

Qualifications:

• Must hold current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of Florida

• Home Health experience highly desired

• One year prior experience required. Prior experience with electronic medical records preferred.

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