Home Health PTA: Independent Care & $5K First-Year Bonus

Graham Healthcare Group; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Pension Plan + 401K

Generous PTO

Paid parental leave

Tuition discounts via Purdue

Job summary

Residential Home Health and Hospice is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for home health in the Springfield area. The role focuses on providing skilled PTA services under a licensed PT, helping patients improve mobility and independence.

Expect to educate patients and families, document thoroughly in EMR, and travel to patient homes within the assigned territory. A first-year $5,000 success bonus is offered, with ongoing opportunities as you grow with the company.

Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in the state you work.
• At least one year of PTA experience delivering patient care.
• Current driver’s license and ability to drive ~20% of day.

Responsibilities

• Provide PTA services in home health under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Support patients in mobility restoration and functional independence through exercises and gait training.
• Educate patients and caregivers on safe use of mobility devices and monitor progress.
• Maintain thorough, compliant EMR documentation.
• Travel to patient homes within assigned territory.

Skills

Patient care

Mobility restoration

Therapy exercises

EMR documentation

Travel to homes

Education

Active PTA license (Illinois)

Job description

Residential Home Health and Hospice is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for home health in the Springfield area. The role focuses on providing skilled PTA services under a licensed PT, helping patients improve mobility and independence.

Expect to educate patients and families, document thoroughly in EMR, and travel to patient homes within the assigned territory. A first-year $5,000 success bonus is offered, with ongoing opportunities as you grow with the company.