Home Health PTA, $5,000 Bonus

Kaplan International; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fleet Vehicle Program

Generous PTO

401K with company match

Paid parental leave

Up to 90% off degrees and certificates

Job summary

Residential Home Health and Hospice is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to deliver skilled services in patients' homes in the Aurora, Oswego, Montgomery area. You will work under a licensed Physical Therapist, focusing on mobility, pain reduction, and functional independence through targeted exercises and gait training.

The role requires a PTA license in Illinois, a valid driver's license, and about 20% travel time.

Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist Assistant license in IL.
• Minimum 1 year PTA experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to patient homes.

Responsibilities

• Provide PTA services in home health under PT supervision.
• Assist patients to regain mobility and independence through therapeutic exercise.
• Educate patients and caregivers on safe mobility and device use; document progress in EMR.

Skills

Active PTA license

Home health experience

Driver's license

EMR documentation

Education

PTA license (IL)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Title Home Health PTA, $5,000 Bonus Location Aurora, IL, USA Additional Location(s) Employee Type Employee Working Hours Per Week 40

Job Description

Care Where You Are: Where Your Work Truly Matters Residential Home Health and Hospice is a nationally recognized leader in home health and hospice, and a consistent Top Workplace. If you are a clinician seeking autonomy, meaningful patient relationships, and real career growth; this is where you belong. We are hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a Home Health position providing skilled care to patients in their homes in the Aurora, Oswego, Montgomery and surrounding areas. This position is eligible for a $5,000 first year success bonus to reward the accomplishment of key achievements during your first year! The bonus opportunities extend well beyond your first year. The longer you grow with us, the more we grow your rewards!

What You’ll Do:

Provide compassionate, patient-centered Physical Therapy services in the home health setting under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist. Support patients in restoring mobility, reducing pain, and maximizing functional independence through therapeutic exercises, gait training, transfer training, muscle re-education, and prosthetic or orthotic support. Educate patients and caregivers on the safe use of mobility and assistive devices, while monitoring progress and communicating patient responses and condition changes to the care team. Think critically, solve problems in real time, and ensure thorough, compliant EMR documentation. Work independently, but never alone. Travel to patient homes within assigned territory.

Designed for Success

Dedicated field education team supporting you from Day 1. Leadership that listens, mentors, and champions your growth. A collaborative culture where your impact is recognized and your feedback shapes improvement.

Benefits That Support Your Whole Life

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
• Fleet Vehicle Program
• Generous PTO
• 401K with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Up to 90% off degrees and certifications through our Purdue University partnership

PTA Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA license in the state you work
• One year of experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant and the clinical expertise to deliver quality patient care
• Due to the field-based nature of this home health position, a valid driver’s license and the ability to spend approximately 20% of your workday driving to and from patient locations are required.

NOTICE:

Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment is part of our background process, which includes medical and recreational marijuana. By supplying your phone number, you agree to receive communication via phone or text. By submitting your application, you are confirming that you are legally authorized to work in the United States.

Residential Home Health and Residential Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer Residential Home Health and Residential Hospice Consistently named as a 'Top Workplace', Residential Home Health and Hospice is a dynamic, growing, and innovative healthcare company that invests time and resources to foster employee success and patient satisfaction. It’s a promise we live day in and day out. Every employee – from those who work with our patients in the field, to those who support them in administrative and office roles – is valued, respected, and encouraged to grow.

Our Mission:

We aspire to be the leading providers of home-based healthcare products and services for geriatric and chronically ill patients. We are committed to equipping our highly-trained and dedicated employees with all the resources and tools necessary to provide extraordinary care and service.