Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Health - Reading, PA

Interim Healthcare Mid-Atlantic; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clinician Friendly EMR

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading home health care company in Reading, PA is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide home-based therapy to patients. The ideal candidate will have an accredited PTA degree, active licensing in PA, and at least one year of experience in home healthcare. This full-time position values work-life balance and requires compassion and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of physical therapy assistant experience, ideally in home healthcare.
• CPR certification is required.
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations is necessary.
• CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based physical therapy to patients who have lost mobility, strength and functionality due to an illness or injury.
• Work as part of a home health team focused on the patient’s plan of care and goals.
• Educate patients on their plan of care, established goals, exercises and self-care.
• Educate patients on their plan of care, established goals, exercises and self-care.
• Coach family on the plan of care, therapy goals and safely assisting with exercises.

Skills

Good clinical judgment

Strong interpersonal skills

Compassion

Dexterity

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Program

Active PTA license in PA

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Health - Reading, PA

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Physical Therapy Assistant
Reading, PA and surrounding areas

Experience a therapy career that caters to your schedule and makes every day an adventure. As a Home Health PTA, work-life balance is yours to enjoy and no two days are ever alike. You’ll get to know your patients personally and have a full view of the environment and obstacles they are navigating.

Since 1966, Interim HealthCare® has been a trusted provider of home health therapy and an employer of choice to PTAs nationwide. We are committed to helping patients regain their strength so they can live their best life. If you share our passion, you are made for this!

• Clinician Friendly EMR!
• Mileage Reimbursement

As a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:

• Provide home-based physical therapy to patients who have lost mobility, strength and functionality due to an illness or injury
• Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, OT, PT and SLP, focused on the patient’s plan of care and goals
• Assist patient with exercises and hands-on therapy to manage pain and increase mobility
• Educate patients on their plan of care, established goals, exercises and self-care
• Coach family on the plan of care, therapy goals and safely assisting with exercises

A few must-haves for Home Health Physical Therapist Assistants

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Program and active PTA license in PA
• Minimum of 1 year of physical therapy assistant experience, ideally in home healthcare
• CPR certification
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
• Good clinical judgment, strong interpersonal skills, dexterity and compassion

Why Work for Interim HealthCare?

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates therapists, and a passion to put patients first. Interim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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