Physical Therapist Assistant

Nomad Rehab was founded to bring high-quality, one-on-one physical therapy directly to patients. Every session is personalized around the patient’s goals and delivered in the comfort of their own home, helping them move better, feel stronger, and get back to what matters most. Position Overview Nomad Rehab is seeking a full-time Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our growing home health team serving Chicago’s Rogers Park, Edgewater and surrounding neighborhoods. This flexible role offers the opportunity to provide individualized care in a home-based setting while working closely with licensed Physical Therapists and other healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate is compassionate, dependable, and comfortable working independently while collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams. Home health experience is strongly preferred. What You'll Do As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will: Assist licensed Physical Therapists in implementing individualized treatment plans in patients’ homes Provide therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, and other interventions tailored to patient needs Monitor patient progress and communicate updates to supervising therapists to support ongoing care adjustments Maintain accurate documentation, treatment notes, and patient records in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid regulations Educate patients and families on treatment plans, exercises, and strategies to support positive outcomes Support discharge planning and help patients transition to home routines or other care settings Collaborate with nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, physicians, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care Manage your own schedule while providing high-quality, patient-centered care throughout the community What We're Looking For Required Qualifications Active Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in the state of Illinois Familiarity treating geriatric, orthopedic, and post‑surgical patient populations CPR certification Valid Illinois Driver’s License with a clean driving record Dependable, insured vehicle Access to a smartphone and reliable internet connection Ability to use email, laptops, and electronic medical record (EMR) systems Ideal Candidate Strong communication and interpersonal skills Team-oriented with the ability to work collaboratively across healthcare teams Compassionate, organized, and patient-focused Comfortable working with diverse patients and families Quality-driven with strong attention to detail Autonomy over patient care and territory Tablet provided for documentation Opportunity to grow with an expanding company #J-18808-Ljbffr Nomad Rehab