Flexible-Route Home Health PTA (PRN)

ALC Health Care Services; Indian Head Park (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Mileage Reimbursement - $ per mile

Job summary

ALC Health Care Services is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver home health PT services on an as-needed basis across the Illinois service area. You will follow physician plans, assess patients at home, and adapt treatments to mobility and functional goals.

This role emphasizes scheduling flexibility, direct communication with the Home Health Director, and ongoing progress reporting. A PTA license and CPR certification are required, with experience in home health preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of PTA program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Current state license or certification as required by law.
• Two years of PTA experience; home health preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Maintains CPR certification.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and insured vehicle.
• Possesses general liability/workers’ comp coverage/certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide PT services per physician's plan of care, assess functional status and environment.
• Evaluate strength, mobility, ROM and rehab potential; direct therapy sessions.
• Instruct patients and caregivers in use of therapeutic appliances.
• Identify needs for other home health services and refer as needed.
• Prepare and submit clinical progress summaries and discharge plans.
• Offer PT consultation to patients' families when indicated.
• Provide in-service education to staff as required.
• Supervise PT assistants per policy and state regulations.
• Instruct and evaluate home health aides every two weeks when therapy is sole skilled service.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

CPR certification

Home health experience

Education

Associate degree as Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

ALC Health Care Services is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver home health PT services on an as-needed basis across the Illinois service area. You will follow physician plans, assess patients at home, and adapt treatments to mobility and functional goals.

This role emphasizes scheduling flexibility, direct communication with the Home Health Director, and ongoing progress reporting. A PTA license and CPR certification are required, with experience in home health preferred.