Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Home Health - PRN

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team – Where Your Passion Makes a Difference!

Are you seeking a career that combines compassion with purpose? At our organization, we are more than just a provider of home health and hospice services—we are a community that supports, motivates, and uplifts both our patients and our staff.

About Us

Established in 2021, our organization has rapidly become a prominent provider of home health and hospice care, boasting over 100 locations nationwide. We are dedicated to nurturing a culture of support, growth, and excellence, which is essential for delivering outstanding patient care.

Why Join Us?Work-Life Harmony

• Experience the perfect blend of purpose and flexibility. As a full-time salaried clinician, you will benefit from a stable role while having the freedom to manage personal commitments throughout your day.
• Our field team flourishes in an environment that empowers them to make a significant impact, all while prioritizing what matters most at home.
• With a generous offering of 6 weeks of paid time off annually, you will have ample opportunity to recharge and return ready to excel.

Make a Positive Impact

• Assist patients and families in navigating their healthcare journeys with compassion and dignity.

Thrive in a Supportive Environment

• Collaborate with a team that genuinely cares and is invested in your success.

Advance Your Career

• Take advantage of advanced training, mentorship, and opportunities for career development.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits

• Receive a compensation package that truly reflects your dedication and expertise.
• Our benefits are thoughtfully designed to support your well-being, providing the flexibility, security, and resources necessary for thriving both professionally and personally.
• We celebrate achievements at every level, offering meaningful recognition for both individual and team contributions.

Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Pharmacy Benefits
• Virtual & Mental Health Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Supplemental Health & Life Insurance

Financial & Legal Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Employee Referral Program
• Prepaid Legal Plans
• Identity Theft Protection

Work-Life Balance & Additional Perks

• Paid Time Off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition & Continuing Education Reimbursement

Become a part of our organization and experience a workplace that invests in your growth every step of the way!

Job Overview

At our organization, team members transform lives and instill hope through genuine care. The Physical Therapy Assistant delivers skilled and compassionate physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Guided by our core values—trustworthy, capable, compassionate, proactive, and called—you will play a vital role in enhancing comfort, function, and quality of life for hospice patients and their families. Each interaction is an opportunity to make a significant difference.

Key ResponsibilitiesPatient Care

• Administer physical therapy interventions as directed by a licensed Physical Therapist, adhering to the physician’s care plan and state Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• Provide treatment to alleviate pain, maintain function, and support maximum safe performance.
• Guide patients through active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle re-education, gait training, functional mobility activities, transfer training, and prosthetic training.
• Utilize physical agents such as heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, and massage in accordance with state practice guidelines.
• Monitor and report patient responses, progress, or changes in condition to the Physical Therapist and relevant agency personnel.
• Instruct patients on the safe use and care of mobility and supportive devices, including wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.

Communication & Documentation

• Document clinical notes and updates promptly and accurately, ensuring all records are incorporated into the patient’s clinical file as required.
• Engage in interdisciplinary care discussions and collaborate with the hospice care team to ensure coordinated service delivery.

Additional Duties

• Attend home care team meetings, in-service programs, and interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings.
• Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement initiatives.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to uphold high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program with an associate degree in science or applied science (approved by APTA).
• Meets hospice personnel qualifications as per §418.114(b)(8).
• Current PTA certification or licensure as mandated by state law.
• Strong verbal, written, and organizational abilities.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with a reliable, insured vehicle that meets organizational standards.