Home Health PTA: Personalized Patient Care & Growth

Optimal Care; Grand Rapids; Sur place; CAD 57 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

3 Weeks PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA/FSA options

Company vehicle program

Mileage reimbursement

401(k) with employer match

Pet Insurance

ID and Fraud Protection

Résumé du poste

Optimal Care is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for home health in the Grand Rapids area. You will perform PT services in patients' homes under a physical therapist's plan of care, with a focus on pain relief, functional restoration, and safe mobility.

Role requires PTA program completion and licensure, plus strong assessment skills and EMR proficiency. Prior hospital or home health experience is a plus; travel and valid auto insurance are expected.

Qualifications

• Completed Physical Therapy Assistant program approved by APTA.
• PTA license recognized in the practicing state.
• Knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.
• Ability to assess data reflecting client status and interpret information for age-specific needs.
• Computer skills for using electronic medical records effectively.

Responsabilités

• Provide direct physical therapy services under supervision of physical therapist.
• Treat patients to relieve pain, restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Assist patients in therapeutic exercises, gait, transfer, and functional training.
• Utilize therapeutic modalities (heat, cold, ultrasound, massage, etc.).
• Observe and report patient response to treatment to the supervising PT and organizational leadership.

Connaissances

Adult & geriatric care

EMR proficiency

Clinical assessment

Reliable transportation

Experience in hospital/home care

Formation

PTA program completion

PTA license

Knowledge of lifespan development

Outils

Electronic Medical Records

Description du poste

Optimal Care is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for home health in the Grand Rapids area. You will perform PT services in patients' homes under a physical therapist's plan of care, with a focus on pain relief, functional restoration, and safe mobility.

Role requires PTA program completion and licensure, plus strong assessment skills and EMR proficiency. Prior hospital or home health experience is a plus; travel and valid auto insurance are expected.