Compassionate Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant

Home&Care Home Health; Sheridan (WY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Home&Care Home Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to support in-home patient care. You will implement treatment plans, perform therapeutic exercises, document care, and participate in continuing education within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities include scheduling visits, ensuring infection control, and coordinating with the Physical Therapist and executive leadership to maintain high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• CPR certified and able to respond to emergencies.
• Current state license to practice Physical Therapy (or PTA).
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• CPR certification required for patient care activities.

Responsibilities

• Administer Treatment Plans: Implement physical therapy treatment plans as developed by the Physical Therapist.
• Therapeutic Exercises: Provide non-complex active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, massage, traction, and modalities to patients.
• Document Patient Care: Accurately document daily, weekly, or monthly records of patient care and submit paperwork on time.
• Educational Participation: Attend educational meetings and contribute to department in-services.
• Report Issues: Notify supervisor of equipment failures, supply shortages, staff or patient changes, and other issues.
• Scheduling and Office Tasks: Schedule patients and perform various office tasks.
• Infection Control: Apply infection control and universal precautions during patient care activities.
• Clinical Assignments: Accept assignments matching education and competence levels.
• Promote Compliance: Educate and coach staff to ensure compliance with payors and fiscal intermediaries.

Skills

CPR certification

Driver's license

Empathy and patient care

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Home&Care Home Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to support in-home patient care. You will implement treatment plans, perform therapeutic exercises, document care, and participate in continuing education within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities include scheduling visits, ensuring infection control, and coordinating with the Physical Therapist and executive leadership to maintain high-quality patient outcomes.