Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant

The role

You will provide skilled therapy services under the direction of a Physical Therapist. You will implement individualized treatment plans to help patients recover from illness, injury, or surgery in their homes, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes.

What you will do

• Deliver therapeutic exercises and interventions
• Monitor patient progress
• Educate patients and caregivers on mobility, safety, and equipment use
• Communicate changes in condition with the interdisciplinary care team
• Implement individualized treatment plans

Required qualifications

• Successful completion of a physical therapy assistant program at a school of physical therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
• Physical Therapy Assistant License recognized in the state in which practicing
• Reliable transportation
• Valid driver’s license
• Valid automobile insurance coverage
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to and communicate with the adult and geriatric populations
• Knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span
• Able to assess data reflecting the client's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each client's requirements relative to their age-specific needs
• Computer skills sufficient to use the electronic medical record effectively

Nice to have

• Minimum 2 years experience working as a Physical Therapy Assistant
• Hospital and/or Home Care experience

Benefits

• Mileage Reimbursement
• Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off for Full Time
• Part Time/Per Diem also accrue Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Pet Insurance
• ID and Fraud Protection

Before you apply

• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check

About the company

Optimal C are is a clinician-owned and operated organization. It is a leading provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice.