Physical Therapy Assistant
Orlando, FL
Jackson Therapy Partners
5x8 hrs

Make a real difference as a travel Physical Therapist Assistant providing home health care in Orlando, FL. You will deliver skilled PTA services to patients recovering from injury or illness under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist. Apply today and a recruiter will follow up with details.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program.
• Current, active Physical Therapist Assistant license in the State of Florida.
• BLS / CPR certification (Healthcare Provider) from AHA or ARC.
• Minimum 1 year of PTA experience. Home health experience preferred.
• Experience with Homecare Homebase (HCHB) EMR preferred. This is a client-specific requirement.
• Ability to provide skilled physical therapy treatments in patients’ homes, including therapeutic exercise, gait, balance, transfer training, and functional mobility interventions.
• Ability to accurately document visits in the EMR using measurable, objective clinical content compliant with Medicare and agency standards.
• Maintain licensure, competencies, and regulatory compliance according to Florida practice acts, agency policy, and payer requirements.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Home Health.
• Shift: Days.
• Shift hours: 0800-1600.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday.
• Weekly hours: 36-40 hours guaranteed.
• On-call/weekend requirement: No.
• Coverage area: Orange County, FL.
• Mileage reimbursed between visits from first patient to last patient.
• Independent contractor resource type.
• May be required to manage geographic visit coverage to meet productivity expectations.

Location Highlights

Orlando offers both urban amenities and easy access to outdoor recreation. Downtown Orlando features Lake Eola Park and the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts within a short commute of many neighborhoods. The area is approximately 90 minutes by car from both the Atlantic coast and the Gulf Coast beaches, and about a 1.5-hour drive to Ocala National Forest for hiking and paddling. Greater Orlando provides a mix of entertainment districts such as International Drive and ICON Park, multiple regional transit options including SunRail commuter service, and a variety of suburban and family-friendly neighborhoods. This location suits clinicians who prefer a balance of urban conveniences, theme-park attractions, and nearby state parks for weekend outdoor activity.

Additional Role Details

• Primary responsibilities: provide skilled PTA treatments per Plan of Care; implement therapeutic interventions including exercise, gait, balance, transfers, and functional mobility; document patient response and progress; educate patients and caregivers on HEP, fall prevention, and assistive device use; communicate status changes to supervising PT; follow infection control and safety protocols; collaborate with interdisciplinary team members.
• EMR documentation requirement: timely and accurate entry in HCHB preferred.
• Dress code: any color scrubs.
• Minimum education: Associate degree.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Thank you for your time and responsiveness. A recruiter will contact qualified applicants to discuss next steps.

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