Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant — Flexible Schedule

Healthcare Plus; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Flexibility in schedule

Job summary

Healthcare Plus is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide services under the direction of a physical therapist and per the physician's plan of care. The role focuses on direct patient care, pain relief, function restoration, and gait/functional training in a home health setting.

Responsibilities include administering therapeutic exercises, using physical agents, documenting progress, and coordinating with the care team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program with an Associate's degree in science or applied science approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.
• Current certification or license as required by state law.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with insured vehicle and valid license.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy in accordance with directions of the physical therapist and physician's plan of care.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
• Utilizes physical agents, including heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.
• Observes and reports patient reactions to treatment and any changes in condition to the physical therapist and Organization personnel.
• Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
• Maintains necessary records and notes, to be incorporated into the patient's clinical record in prescribed time frames.
• Participates in Organization Home Care Team Meetings and In-service Education Program.

Skills

CPR certification

Direct patient care

Home health experience

Education

Associate's degree in PTA program (APTA-approved)

Job description

Healthcare Plus is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide services under the direction of a physical therapist and per the physician's plan of care. The role focuses on direct patient care, pain relief, function restoration, and gait/functional training in a home health setting.

Responsibilities include administering therapeutic exercises, using physical agents, documenting progress, and coordinating with the care team.