Virtual PTA
About the position Concierge Home Care is hiring a remote Virtual Care Physical Therapy Assistant to support its In-Home Therapy Team. The role collaborates with the interdisciplinary clinical team to deliver physical therapy services to patients through video visits. The PTA implements and supports each patient’s established plan of care, as developed by the evaluating physical therapist, and provides therapeutic interventions, patient education, and ongoing support to help patients progress toward functional goals and maintain continuity of care throughout the home health continuum. The position is remote in Florida and is scheduled Monday through Friday for 40 hours per week. The employee must maintain a HIPAA-compliant, private, distraction-free workspace and reliable high-speed internet during scheduled hours.
Responsibilities
- Conduct virtual assessments and provide virtual physical therapy in alignment with the patient’s established plan of care.
- Monitor telehealth data, track patient progress, and facilitate patient care needs across the health continuum.
- Educate patients and caregivers about medical diagnoses, home safety, and factors that can help lower the risk of hospitalization.
- Assess patients’ psychosocial needs and provide targeted intervention strategies.
- Track patient data, identify hospital admission trends, and apply preventative care protocols.
- Attend and actively participate in virtual meetings, care conferences, and interdisciplinary discussions related to rehospitalization prevention, patient outcomes, and coordination of care.
Requirements
- Active, unencumbered Florida Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license.
- Proficiency in general computer navigation and Microsoft Office, including Teams and Excel.
- Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technology, including telehealth platforms and EMR documentation systems.
- Maintain a HIPAA-compliant, private, distraction-free workspace during scheduled working hours.
- Maintain reliable, high-speed internet access to support virtual patient care and clinical responsibilities.
Nice-to-haves
- CPR certification.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
- Three weeks of paid time off per year, accruing from the first day of employment.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Free continuing education units (CEUs).
- Structured mentorship and training programs.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Employee referral bonus program offering \$1,000 for each qualified full-time in-home clinician referred.