• Physical Therapist Assistant Polk County

    BayCare Health System (Lakeland, FL)


    _There’s home care and then there’s BayCare HomeCare_

     

    At BayCare HomeCare, we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of care to our patients. One of the ways we do this is by designating work regions to our team members based on their zip code. This reduces commute time between patients and ensures that our caregivers can give back to the community that they are a part of. This also allows our caregivers to spend more time with patients and provide them with the most comprehensive and seamless care they deserve.

     

    BayCare is currently in search of our newest **Home Health, Physical Therapist Assistant** who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. We are looking for an individual seeking a career opportunity with one of the largest employers within the Tampa Bay area.

     

    + **Facility:** BayCare HomeCare

    + **Location:** Lakeland, FL

    + **Status:** Full Time

    + **Shift Hours:** 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM / Monday – Friday / 1 Weekend Rotation a month.

    + **Home visits in assigned service area:** Polk County

    + **Weekend Work:** Occasional

    + **On Call:** Yes

    BayCare offers a competitive total reward package including:

    + Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)

    + Paid time off

    + Tuition reimbursement

    + Mileage reimbursement

    + 401k match and additional yearly contribution

    + Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus

    + Community discounts and more

     

    The **Home Health PTA** provides hands-on care in the home for a group of patients consistently in accordance with the principles and practices of physical therapy.

    Responsibilities include

    + Assists Physical Therapist with the administration of interventions utilized in physical therapy and rehabilitatio

    + May progress patients in the treatment plan developed by the physical therapist

    + Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other healthcare practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care

    + Follows established procedures, emergency and safety precautions at all times in the treatment of patients and use of modalities

    + Maintains timely communications, records, reports, and other documentation in accordance with agency policies & procedures, and Medicare guidelines

    + Captures documentation during the home visit following company policy using company issued laptop

    + Assists in progressing therapy programs with prior assessments and approval, prepares clinical progress notes and participates case conference and utilization reviews

    Required Certifications and Licensures:

    + Physical Therapist Assistant State of Florida Licensure

    + Driver's License State of Florida (Florida driver's license is required within 30 days of hire)

    + Basic Life Support

    Education:

    + Associates Degree Physical Therapy Assistant

    Experience:

    + 1 year Physical Therapy Assistant experience

    + **Preferred 1 year Home Care**

     

    Why join BayCare HomeCare? We offer extensive training and mentorship along with amazing career growth opportunities. Join BayCare HomeCare for the chance to be part of an amazing team and **a great place to work!**

     

    _We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing opportunities for Veterans and individuals with disabilities._

     

    **Position** Physical Therapist Assistant Polk County

    **Location** Lakeland:HomeCare Lakeland | Clinical | Full Time

    **Req ID** null