Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant

Optimal Care; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Optimal Care in Michigan is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to deliver skilled therapy under a Physical Therapist, helping patients regain independence at home. You’ll implement individualized treatment plans and educate patients and caregivers on mobility, safety, and equipment use.

The role involves daily travel to patients’ homes, with a Monday–Friday schedule and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a physical therapy assistant program approved by the APTA.
• PTA license in the practicing state.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapeutic exercises and interventions.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes with the care team.
• Educate patients and caregivers on mobility, safety, and equipment use.

Skills

Geriatric care

Mobility assessment

EMR proficiency

Interdisciplinary communication

Education

Physical Therapy Assistant Program

Job description

About the Role

Help patients regain strength, mobility, and independence in the comfort of their own homes. As a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), you'll provide skilled therapy services under the direction of a Physical Therapist, implementing individualized treatment plans that help patients recover from illness, injury, or surgery while improving their ability to safely perform everyday activities. Through compassionate, hands-on care, you'll play an important role in helping patients achieve their rehabilitation goals and enhance their quality of life.

About the Role

This role is ideal for a dedicated PTA who enjoys building meaningful patient relationships and making a lasting impact through home-based care. You'll deliver therapeutic exercises and interventions, monitor patient progress, educate patients and caregivers on mobility, safety, and equipment use, and communicate changes in condition with the interdisciplinary care team. Your clinical skills, attention to detail, and commitment to exceptional care will help ensure patients receive high-quality rehabilitation services that support optimal outcomes and continued independence.

Location

• Office Location: 801 Rosehill Road, Jackson, MI 49202
• Main Service Area: Lansing, MI
• This role is a high travel position and requires daily travel within the service area to provide care to patients in their homes, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes

Hours

• Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Required Qualifications

• Successful completion of a physical therapy assistant program at a school of physical therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
• Physical Therapy Assistant License recognized in the state in which practicing
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and valid automobile insurance coverage

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience working as a Physical Therapy Assistant
• Hospital and/or Home Care experience

Essential Skills and Competencies

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to and communicate with the adult and geriatric populations
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span
• Able to assess data reflecting the client’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each client’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs
• Demonstrates computer skills sufficient to use the electronic medical record effectively

Pay Range

$30-$36 USD

How We Care for You

• Mileage Reimbursement
• Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off for Full Time
• Part Time/Per Diem also accrue Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Pet Insurance
• ID and Fraud Protection
• And more...

Optimal Care

Optimal care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.

Top Work Places for 12 consecutive years, Great Places to Work certified for 6 consecutive years, and we believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. We're committed to supporting your professional growth, valuing your expertise, and creating an environment where you can do your best work every day.

As a clinician-owned and operated organization, we empower our team members to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and families every day.

We are a leading provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice that encourages collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence. From chronic disease management and rehabilitation to end-of-life care, our focus is on improving outcomes and enhancing quality of life.

We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.

Background Screening

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Screening is completed by a third-party administrator, the Michigan Long-Term Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

Reasonable Accommodations

We offer reasonable accommodations throughout the application process, interview stages, and during employment to ensure all team members can thrive. Please reach out to us if you would like to request a reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We believe an exceptional place to work begins with diverse perspectives. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.