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Physical Therapy Assistant PTA Home Health
Apply Job ID PHYSI012288 Date posted 11/20/2025 Position Type Full-TimeHome Health PTA Physical Therapy Assistant – Empath Home Health - Manatee county
Empath Home Health, a part of Empath Health is growing! We’re expanding our home health services in Manatee County and looking for a full-time Home Health PTA Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team!
This is an exciting opportunity to serve patients in their homes and grow with us as we continue to build our presence in the community. In this full-time role, you’ll deliver individualized care, build trusted patient relationships, and help people manage their health with dignity and independence.
Locations: home health visits in Manatee county
Schedule: Full-Time; M-F 40 hours
- Flexible scheduling and manageable caseloads
- Strong interdisciplinary support
Why Join Empath Health?
- Earn Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.
- Benefits & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.
- Industry-Leading PTO: 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.
- Grow Your Career: CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.
- Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All
What You’ll Do
- Provides physical therapy services to patients in compliance with agency policies and procedures, federal and state regulations, following the individualized plans of care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
- Assists the Physical Therapist in evaluating equipment needs of patient to increase functional level.
- Participates in the education of patient and family on methods of self-care and techniques to improve or maintain patient’s level of functioning.
- Counsel and educate patients and families on disease processes, self-care techniques, and prevention strategies.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless, holistic care.
What You’ll Need
- Active PTA Physical Therapy Assistant License in the state of Florida.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience as a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant.
- Home Health care experience strongly preferred.
- Prefers experience using Homecare Homebase (HCHB) EMR.
- Strong assessment, critical thinking, and patient education skills.
What You’ll Find at Empath Health
Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.
Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida, including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support.
Full Life Care means caring for the whole person, body, mind, and spirit, with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life.
At Empath Health, you’ll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life’s journey more meaningful.
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