Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant - Sign-On Bonus

LeadingAge Virginia; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Commonwealth Healthcare at Home, part of LHC Group, is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver PT services in home care, following a supervised plan of care and providing patient education. This role involves exercising instruction, gait training, and mobility support to improve patient well-being across diverse home settings.

Responsibilities include adhering to state PT laws, coordinating with the supervising PT and health team, and educating patients and families.

Qualifications

• Current, licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in state of practice.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle.
• Available to work a weekend rotation.

Responsibilities

• Follow state-specific laws governing physical therapy in home care and perform only supervised procedures.
• Instruct and aid patients in active and passive exercise, gait, ADLs, and prosthetic training.
• Observe and report patient response to treatment to the supervising PT and coordinate care with the team.
• Educate patient, family, caregiver, and health team in therapy within the PTA scope.

Skills

Home health care

Patient education

Team coordination

Mobility assistance

Job description

Commonwealth Healthcare at Home, part of LHC Group, is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver PT services in home care, following a supervised plan of care and providing patient education. This role involves exercising instruction, gait training, and mobility support to improve patient well-being across diverse home settings.

Responsibilities include adhering to state PT laws, coordinating with the supervising PT and health team, and educating patients and families.