Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Do you want a career where your hands-on care helps people walk again, regain strength, and get back to living life on their terms? As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), you're not just supporting rehabyou're driving recovery forward. Every session you lead helps someone rebuild mobility, reduce pain, and take real steps toward independence.

Working under the guidance of a licensed Physical Therapist, you'll turn treatment plans into real-world progressone patient, one milestone, one success story at a time.

What You'll Do (and Make an Impact Doing It)

• Bring therapy plans to life through guided exercises and hands-on treatment
• Help patients rebuild strength, balance, and mobility after injury or illness
• Use therapeutic tools like ultrasound and electrical stimulation to support recovery
• Track progress and communicate meaningful changes to the care team
• Educate and empower patients and families for long-term success at home
• Create a safe, positive, and motivating therapy environment

Why PTAs Love This Role

• You see progress happen in real time
• You build meaningful connections with patients and families
• You play a direct role in restoring independence and confidence
• Every day brings purposeyou make movement possible again

Responsibilities:

• Assist physical therapists in executing individualized treatment plans for patients with various musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.
• Conduct therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, and modalities such as ultrasound or electrical stimulation under the supervision of a physical therapist.
• Monitor and document patient responses to treatment, reporting progress and any concerns to the supervising physical therapist.
• Educate patients and their families on exercises, proper use of assistive devices, and strategies to prevent injury or re-injury.
• Maintain a safe and clean treatment environment, ensuring all equipment is properly sanitized and in good working order.

Requirements

• Successful completion of accredited physical therapy program and state licensure exam.
• Valid Physical Therapy Assistant license
• Valid state driver's license
• 1 year of home health experience preferred
• AHA CPR certification
• Valid Driver's License
• Valid Auto Insurance
• HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, crawl, squat, or kneel for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift, carry, pull, or push up to 100 lbs..

Why Join Us?

• Benefits & Perks
  • Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) that increases with tenure - 1 years - 13 days/1-5 years - 18 days/ 5-15 years - 21 days/15 plus years - 22 days
  • Holiday Pay - 7 Holidays Observed: New Year's, Martin Luther King, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
  • 401 (K) option with company contribution up to 3% match - vested immediately
• Health & Wellness
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) Pre-tax savings opportunities
• Full-Time
  • A "full-time employee" is one who is regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week or completes the required productivity points per week as stated in the position agreement.
  • A regular full-time employee is eligible for Company-sponsored employee benefits beginning the 1st of the month following the completed 30-day probationary period.
  • The Company operates a bi-weekly payroll process, paid on Tuesdays (10 days in arrears), normally 26 times annually. If one of the paydays falls on a Tuesday, Company Holiday, the employee will be paid on Monday.
  • To meet the needs of our patients and clients, employee work hours may vary and will be set by each employee's supervisor, manager, and operating license documentation.
  • Employees should consult with their supervisors regarding their schedules and time recording procedures. Choice Health at Home, the Company, is open Monday through Friday, office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (CST).
  • The company will reimburse the eligible employee $0.50 per mile to cover personal care use, auto insurance, depreciation, and gas. Each employee who is eligible for mileage reimbursement from the Company will be required to track and report mileage accurately and timely each pay period.
  • Company vehicle eligibility after 90 days (subject to fleet program requirements)