Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Home Health

The role

You will provide skilled physical therapy services to patients in their homes. You will work under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to help patients improve mobility, restore function, manage pain, and increase strength.

What you will do

• Provide direct physical therapy treatments as planned, delegated, and supervised by the Physical Therapist.
• Help patients relieve pain, improve mobility, restore function, and maintain independence.
• Guide patients through therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait training, functional mobility, transfer training, and prosthetic training.
• Utilize appropriate physical therapy treatment modalities including heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, and massage.
• Monitor and report patients' responses to treatment and changes in condition to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Educate patients and families on exercises, treatment plans, and the safe use of durable medical equipment.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and patient records in the electronic medical record (EMR).

Required qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) education program.
• Current Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state of practice.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to adult and geriatric patients.
• Understanding of growth and development across the lifespan and age-specific patient care needs.
• Ability to recognize and communicate patient status and treatment responses.
• Computer skills sufficient to effectively use an electronic medical record (EMR).
• Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance.

Nice to have

• Two or more years of experience working as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA).
• Previous home health, home care, hospital, or other clinical physical therapy 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 Care is a clinician-owned and operated organization and a leading provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice. They are a Top Work Place and Great Places to Work certified organization.