Home Health PTA — Impactful Care, $3K Sign-On

CareRing Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Immediate Home Health and Hospice is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver professional PT services in clients' homes, following physician plans and under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

The role emphasizes compliance, documentation, client/caregiver education, and collaboration with leadership and team members. Requires PA PTA license, a two-year PTA program, CPR, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a two-year PTA program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Proof of a qualifying proficiency examination conducted, approved, or sponsored by the U.S. Public Health Service.
• Holds a current Physical Therapy Assistant license in PA.
• If licensed before 1978, must have two years of appropriate PTA experience.
• CPR certification is required.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and human relations skills.
• Able to function with minimal supervision and manage multiple priorities.
• Eligibility for benefits may depend on employment status.

Responsibilities

• Observes and reports deviations in clients’ health status.
• Provides home-based PT services per Plan of Care established by the physician and under the supervision of the PT.
• Identifies unmet client needs and reports to the Physical Therapist and leadership.
• Provides education to clients and caregivers to enhance self-care abilities.
• Monitors vital signs as needed during therapy.
• Records and reports changes and outcomes; maintains electronic documentation.
• Instructs clients/families and other health personnel in the PT program and use of devices.
• Instructs other health team personnel in PT phases as appropriate.
• Participates in case conferences and discharge planning.
• Maintains records per Agency policies and ensures timely documentation.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational & people skills

Minimal supervision

Multitasking

Critical thinking

Education

Two-year PTA program (APTA approved)

Proficiency exam (US Public Health Service)

PA PTA license

Tools

PA PTA license

CPR certification

Job description

Immediate Home Health and Hospice is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver professional PT services in clients' homes, following physician plans and under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

The role emphasizes compliance, documentation, client/caregiver education, and collaboration with leadership and team members. Requires PA PTA license, a two-year PTA program, CPR, and strong communication.