Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

HealthPro Heritage; Vernon (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PRN schedules

Job summary

HealthPro Heritage is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our Vernon, CT team. You will work within a patient-focused home health program, supporting adult populations and collaborating with PTs and nurses.

This role offers flexible PRN schedules that you can tailor to your lifestyle, a mission-driven culture, and opportunities for professional growth in a multidisciplinary setting.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate’s degree in PTA.
• Valid Physical Therapist Assistant licensure or licensure eligibility.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing treatment plans created by PTs.
• Provide direct patient care including exercises and modalities.
• Document patient progress and communicate with the PT.
• Collaborate with care team to ensure coordinated treatment.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Collaboration

Communication

EHR systems

Education

Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assisting

Licensure eligible

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Overview

HealthPro Heritage is looking for another great Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team in Vernon, CT and surrounding areas!

• Home Health - All Adults
• Flexible PRN Schedules - Build your own!
• One agency, One EMR, One partnership; This role supports a strong and ever growing partnership with Masonicare Home Health.

Compensation:

• Estimated total annual pay range: $33,280- $39,936
• Hourly rate range: $32-$38.40 per hour
• Point Base Rate: $40-$48 per point

Why Choose HealthPro Heritage?

• Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to compassionate care and innovative therapy solutions.
• Growth Opportunities: Enjoy continuous learning and development opportunities tailored to support your professional growth.
• Collaborative Culture:Thrive in a supportive environment where teamwork, respect, and open communication are at the heart of everything we do.
• Commitment to Excellence:Join a team recognized for clinical expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality care and outcomes.

Join Us in Making a Difference

At HealthPro Heritage, we offer a fulfilling career where you can positively impact lives and achieve personal and professional growth. As a therapist-led, diverse organization, we provide clinical services across various settings, including nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, schools, and clinics. Join us to be part of a team that values your skills, listens to your input, and makes a meaningful difference in the community.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Assist in implementing treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists. Provide direct patient care including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modality applications.
• Treatment and Education: Monitor and document patient progress, report observations to the Physical Therapist, and educate patients and families on treatment protocols, exercises, and self-care techniques.
• Documentation: Accurately document patient treatments, progress, and responses in compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Physical Therapists, other healthcare professionals, and support staff to ensure coordinated patient care and effective treatment outcomes.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program.
• Licensure: Valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant, or license eligible
• Skills: Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in using diagnostic tools, therapy equipment, relevant software, and electronic health record systems, with a proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.