Physical Therapy Assistant
St. Petersburg, FL
Jackson Therapy Partners
5x8 hrs

Make a real difference as a travel Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) providing home health services in St. Petersburg, FL. You will deliver skilled physical therapy care in patients’ homes under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Apply today and a recruiter will follow up with details.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Current, active PTA license in the state of Florida is required to start the assignment.
• PTA certification required.
• Home Health experience required.
• Experience with HCHB and PointClickCare (PointCare) documentation systems required.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Minimum education: Associates Degree.
• Preferred: prior travel home health experience and familiarity with reimbursement and payer guidelines.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Home Health.
• Shift: Days.
• Shift hours: 0800–1600 (Monday through Friday schedule noted as 8:00 AM–4:30 PM in hiring manager guidance).
• On-call/weekend requirement: No.
• Coverage area: Saint Petersburg, FL.
• Floating: May be required to cover different patient caseloads within the agency service area.
• Documentation: Use of HCHB and PointClickCare required for patient records and visit tracking.

Location Highlights

St. Petersburg offers coastal lifestyle and cultural attractions within short drives. The city features the Salvador Dalí Museum and the St. Pete Pier, both within the city limits and offering arts and waterfront recreation. Fort De Soto Park is about a 20–30 minute drive and provides beaches, fishing, and kayaking. Tampa International Airport is roughly a 25–30 minute drive, offering regional transit options. The area supports an active, coastal lifestyle with nearby Gulf beaches, a downtown arts district, and numerous parks for outdoor activities.

Role Summary and Responsibilities

• Provide skilled PTA services in patient homes under PT supervision, implementing established Plan of Care.
• Document patient response to treatment in HCHB/PointClickCare and communicate status changes to the interdisciplinary care team in accordance with agency policy and state regulations.
• Perform functional mobility training, therapeutic exercise, wound care support per plan of care, and patient/caregiver education to promote safety and independence.
• Coordinate visits, mileage between visits reimbursed per agency policy, and manage schedule within assigned coverage area.

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.

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