Physical Therapy Assistant HH - PRN

Empath Home Health, a part of Empath Health is seeking a caring and motivated PTA PRN to work with us at our Hospice House in Sarasota while providing exceptional care.

Empath Home Health provides skilled nursing and therapy services to help patients recover and maintain independence at home, along with personal care support that assists with daily needs as part of a seamless continuum of care. With more than 60 years of experience, our licensed clinicians serve homebound patients across 16 Florida counties. Empath Home Health is part of Empath Health’s not-for-profit network and is accredited by both the Joint Commission and the Accreditation Commission for Health Care.

PTA PRN- Sarasota

What you'll Do

• Supports and carries out the organization’s mission, vision, and values on a consistent basis.


• Performs only those personal care/home maintenance activities contained in a written assignment (Hospice Aide Plan of Care) by a health professional employee.


• Recognizes and reports unusual conditions, incidents or behavior of a patient and/or patient/family interaction to the patient’s nurse or supervisory nurse.


• Recognizes the role of the Hospice Aide and works within that scope of practice at all times.


• Maintains utmost respect for confidentiality in care of the patient/family.

What You'll Need

• Valid Florida License.


• Valid Florida State Driver’s License This is only required if colleague chooses driving herself/himself as mode of transportation when reassigned to work at another facility. This is not a requirement if the colleague chooses an alternative means of transportation when reassigned to another facility based on business needs. Regardless of the mode chosen, both are at the colleague’s own expense, with the exception of mileage reimbursement eligibility when traveling between facilities while on company time.


• One year of experience in a long term care facility strongly preferred.