Home Health PTA: Impactful Full-Time Role

Traditional Home Health Care; Old Forge (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health Benefits offered

401k Options

Mileage Reimbursement

Continued Education

Job summary

Traditional Home Health & Hospice in Northeast Pennsylvania seeks a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant to provide home-based therapy in Old Forge and surrounding areas. You will implement PT plans, educate patients on exercises, and coordinate with the clinical team to ensure progress under a standard care plan.

The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm, with driving to patient homes and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, valid Pennsylvania PTA license and CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to case assignments.
• Comfortable working in home setting and independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic treatment modalities and home PT including ROM, strengthening, balance, gait and transfer training.
• Instruct patients on home exercise, home safety, incision care, and medications to reach goals.
• Maintain communication with ordering providers and clinical team to promote progress.
• Participate in quality improvement activities as assigned.
• Timely and accurate documentation of patient assessments and interactions.

Skills

Home health care

Communication skills

Independent work

Time management

Education

Pennsylvania PTA license

CPR certification

Job description

Traditional Home Health & Hospice in Northeast Pennsylvania seeks a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant to provide home-based therapy in Old Forge and surrounding areas. You will implement PT plans, educate patients on exercises, and coordinate with the clinical team to ensure progress under a standard care plan.

The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm, with driving to patient homes and a supportive team environment.