Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Home Health

Job Description

Job Description

Why Work at WesleyLife?

At WesleyLife, we’re not just a workplace—we’re a community that values your growth, well-being, and happiness. With over 77 years of excellence in senior living, we believe in empowering our team members to make a difference while enjoying a fulfilling, supportive, and rewarding work environment.

WesleyLife Home Health provides comprehensive home health care services throughout central Iowa, serving clients in Boone, Dallas, Hamilton, Jasper, Marion, Marshall, Polk, Story, Warren, Cass, Washington, Audubon, Guthrie, Adair, and Poweshiek counties. WesleyLife Home Health offers personalized care plans tailored to individual needs such as medical support, therapy, and assistance with daily activities, delivered in clients' homes to enhance quality of life, promote independence, and support well-being.

Day in the Life of a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA): Your day starts with a flexible schedule that fits the needs of your clients and your lifestyle. You’ll travel to clients’ homes — giving you the chance to build genuine connections in a comfortable, familiar environment.

• Assist in conducting patient assessments and developing treatment plans under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, focusing on improving mobility, strength, and function.
• Implement prescribed physical therapy interventions, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, and modalities, to help patients achieve their treatment goals.
• Educate patients and their families on home exercise programs, proper body mechanics, and adaptive equipment use to support ongoing recovery and independence.
• Collaborate closely with the Physical Therapist and interdisciplinary healthcare team to monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans as necessary, and ensure comprehensive care delivery in the home setting.

What We Offer You: We know you want more than just a paycheck—you want a career that offers flexibility, fulfillment, and a chance to make a real difference. At WesleyLife, we provide:

• BONUS: A $5,000 dollar sign-on bonus is available for eligible candidates.
• DailyPay Access: Get paid when you need it — instantly access your earnings after payday
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including health care, vision, dental, and 401(k).
• Free wellness center memberships and cash incentives for healthy habits
• Voluntary benefits including life, accident, and critical illness coverage
• Scholarship Assistance: Up to $3,000/year
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $1,500/year
• Educational Discounts: 18% off tuition at Purdue University Global
• Ongoing leadership training and development pathways
• Full-time & Part-time positions are available.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) Auto-charting
• Mileage Reimbursement

WesleyLife has been certified as one of Senior Care’s Best Places to Work!

WesleyLife is proud to be certified as one of Senior Care's Best Places to Work by WeCare Connect! We value teamwork, respect, and integrity, and we’re dedicated to creating an environment where every team member feels appreciated and supported.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today!

WesleyLife is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As part of your pre-hire screening process you will be required to complete a pre-hire health assessment and 4 panel drug screen.