Home Care PTA: Healing Hands, Independent Practice

Sarah Bush Lincoln; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarah Bush Lincoln in Illinois is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for home care. This full-time role supports a supervising physical therapist in delivering focused interventions, documenting progress, and educating patients and families as part of the care plan.

You will hold an AS degree, IL PTA license, and BLS/CPR certification. The role offers pay starting at $23.87 per hour, with potential to reach $37.00 per hour based on experience. Collaboration with a skilled team is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• IL PTA license required.
• BLS/CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to the APTA code of ethics.
• Carries out treatment as directed by supervising PT.
• Provides varied treatment approaches using manual techniques or modalities.
• Modifies treatment based on patient progress and informs PT of changes.
• Maintains patient records and documentation per procedures.
• Educates patient and caregivers.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate care

Education

Associate's degree (AS)

IL PTA license

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Sarah Bush Lincoln in Illinois is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for home care. This full-time role supports a supervising physical therapist in delivering focused interventions, documenting progress, and educating patients and families as part of the care plan.

You will hold an AS degree, IL PTA license, and BLS/CPR certification. The role offers pay starting at $23.87 per hour, with potential to reach $37.00 per hour based on experience. Collaboration with a skilled team is essential.