Home Health PTA: Flexible Schedule & Growth Opportunities

Center Of Illinois Home Healthcare; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Health benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Center of Illinois Home Healthcare, Inc. is hiring an experienced Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for our Medicare-certified, ACHC-accredited home health agency.

We are seeking a compassionate, motivated, and dependable PTA with home health experience to provide high-quality rehabilitative care to patients in their homes. The ideal candidate will work closely with the supervising Physical Therapist and interdisciplinary team to help patients improve mobility, restore function, and

Qualifications

• Active Illinois PTA license required.
• Graduate of an accredited PTA program.
• 1–2 years home health experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare home health regulations and documentation.
• Experience with electronic medical records (Axxess EMR preferred).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• CPR certification required.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled physical therapy under the direction of the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Implement individualized treatment plans established by the Physical Therapist.
• Monitor and document patient progress, reporting changes in condition promptly.
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic exercises, mobility techniques, fall prevention, and home safety.
• Complete accurate, timely, and compliant documentation according to Medicare and agency guidelines.
• Collaborate with nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, home health aides, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Participate in case conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Maintain productivity while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Follow CMS, ACHC, and agency policies and procedures.
• Promote quality patient outcomes through effective communication and clinical excellence.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Ability to work independently

Medicare regulations knowledge

EMR experience (Axxess EMR preferred)

CPR certification

Education

Active Illinois PTA license

Graduate of accredited PTA program

Tools

Axxess EMR

Job description

Center of Illinois Home Healthcare, Inc. is hiring an experienced Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for our Medicare-certified, ACHC-accredited home health agency.

We are seeking a compassionate, motivated, and dependable PTA with home health experience to provide high-quality rehabilitative care to patients in their homes. The ideal candidate will work closely with the supervising Physical Therapist and interdisciplinary team to help patients improve mobility, restore function, and