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Job Title:
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Health
Location:
Portland, OR
Contract Duration:
13 Weeks
Schedule:
Day Shift | 5x8 Hours
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Job Summary
"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a 13-week travel assignment. This role focuses on providing skilled home health rehabilitation services to patients in residential settings while supporting individualized treatment plans and functional recovery goals.
The ideal candidate will have prior skilled home health experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently while managing daily patient visits across the Portland service area.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist Physical Therapists in implementing individualized treatment plans
- Provide therapeutic exercises and rehabilitation interventions in patient homes
- Monitor patient progress and report status changes to supervising therapists
- Educate patients and caregivers regarding exercises, mobility, and safety techniques
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation using EPIC and Rover systems
- Support functional mobility, strength, balance, and independence goals
- Follow home health protocols, infection prevention standards, and safety guidelines
- Coordinate care effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
- Manage daily travel between patient homes within assigned territory
Required Qualifications
- Active Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license required
- Minimum 1 year of skilled Home Health PTA experience required
- Current BCLS certification required
- Ability to work independently in home health settings required
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
- Strong patient care and communication skills required
For more details reach at
sthakur@navitashealth.com
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.