Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant - $10K Sign-On Bonus

Summit Home Care & Hospice; Bridgetown (OH); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

FSAs/HSAs and telehealth

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Summit Home Care and Hospice seeks an experienced Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our Home Health team. You will travel to patient homes within a ~30-mile radius, provide therapeutic exercises, and use modalities to relieve pain and improve mobility.

Training and ongoing collaboration with PT staff ensure personalized, high-quality in-home care. The ideal candidate holds an Ohio PTA license with an Associate Degree, excellent communication, and a compassionate approach to

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Science or Applied Science from an accredited institution.
• Active PTA license in the state of Ohio.
• Willingness to travel to patients' homes to provide care.
• Previous experience in physical therapy or rehabilitation preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to build rapport with in-home patients, PTs, and ALF/ILF staff.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, flexible environment.
• Capable of handling physical workload with kindness and empathy.
• Strong leadership qualities.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with patients on therapeutic exercises to regain mobility and strength.
• Administer modalities such as soft tissue massage, electrical stimulation, and ultrasounds.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure comprehensive in-home care.
• Develop and implement PT programs for rehabilitation.
• Evaluate progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Share progress with the PT and adjust plan of care accordingly.
• Provide training on assistive devices for patients.
• Document and record patient care and progress.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Rapport building

Travel to patients' homes

Education

Associate Degree in Science or Applied Science

Ohio PTA License

Job description

Summit Home Care and Hospice seeks an experienced Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our Home Health team. You will travel to patient homes within a ~30-mile radius, provide therapeutic exercises, and use modalities to relieve pain and improve mobility.

Training and ongoing collaboration with PT staff ensure personalized, high-quality in-home care. The ideal candidate holds an Ohio PTA license with an Associate Degree, excellent communication, and a compassionate approach to