Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant

Interim HealthCare Inc.; Jeffersonville (IN); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Daily pay

No overtime

One-on-One patient care

Job summary

Interim HealthCare Inc. seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for in-home care in Jeffersonville, Indiana.

You will provide therapy under a Physical Therapist, guiding active and passive exercises, gait training, ADLs, and transfers while ensuring patient safety. The role requires PTA licensure in the relevant state, CPR/BLS/First Aid certification, a valid driver's license with reliable transportation, and at least 1 year of PTA home health experience.

Qualifications

• Current PTA licensure in the state for this position.
• CPR/AED/BLS/First Aid certification required.
• Valid state driver’s license and reliable transportation; willingness to travel.
• At least 1 year of professional PTA home health experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home visits based on the plan of care under a Physical Therapist's direction.
• Demonstrate and guide active and passive exercises, gait, ADLs, transfers; ensure safety.
• Observe and report patient response and changes to the supervising provider.
• Educate patient and family on rehab participation and home exercises.

Skills

In-home patient care

Travel readiness

Education

PTA licensure (state)

Tools

CPR/AED/BLS/First Aid certification

Valid driver's license

Job description

Description

FT Physical Therapy Assistant, PTA - Home Health

Current unrestricted license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in the state associated with this position needed to qualify.

As a Physical Therapy Assistant, (PTA), you will be called to care when you're needed most. As part of Interim Healthcare, you'll support a full range of patient services to bring comfort and dignity to our clients.

• Competitive pay, benefits, and incentives
• Truly flexible scheduling - a dedication to work/life balance (Full-time (FT), Part-time (PT), (PRN)
• Daily Pay option available
• No Overtime Required
• One-on-One patient care

What we offer our Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA):

• Competitive pay, benefits, and incentives
• Truly flexible scheduling - a dedication to work/life balance (Full-time (FT), Part-time (PT), (PRN)
• Daily Pay option available
• No Overtime Required
• One-on-One patient care

As a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), you will:

• Provide in-home patient visits based on the patient's plan of care under the direction of a Physical Therapist (PT).
• Instruct and aid patients in active and passive exercises, muscle re-education, gait, functional, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training.
• Observe, record, and report to the supervising provider, the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition.
• Educate the patient and family on how they can best participate, assist, and contribute to the patient's rehabilitation.

To qualify for a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) with us, you will need:

Licensure: Current unrestricted license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in the state associated with this position.

• Current CPR/AED/BLS/First Aid certification.
• Valid state-issued driver's license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation; willingness to travel.
• One (1) year of professional experience practicing as a Physical Therapist (PT) in a home health or similar setting.

At Interim HealthCare Home Care, we know that being our best is non-negotiable - that's why we treat your family like our own. We take a patient-centric approach to address each individual's mind, body, and spirit, our caregivers work tirelessly to help their patients and families find peace. From our unmatched referral response times to our focus on quality improvement, the most beautifully complicated time of your life is our life's work.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.