MercyOne - Home Care PTA

Trinity Health; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Home Care in Mason City, IA is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our home health team. You will provide hands-on therapy in patients' homes under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, helping to improve mobility and independence while building relationships with patients and families.

Responsibilities include delivering therapy per orders, educating patients, and documenting progress in the EMR.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from a Physical Therapist Assistant program approved by the APTA.
• Minimum of six months of experience working under supervision of a qualified Physical Therapist.
• Current valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver physical therapy services according to physician orders and the Physical Therapist's plan of care.
• Implement treatment programs developed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Provide direct patient care and therapeutic interventions in the home setting.
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, mobility techniques, and adaptive equipment usage.
• Monitor patient progress and report changes to the supervising therapist, physician, RN, or leadership team.
• Document treatments, observations, and patient responses in the electronic medical record.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Independence

Education

Associate degree (PTA)

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Home Care

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Home Care Location: Mason City, IA Company: MercyOne Home Care

Make a Difference Where Patients Need You Most

MercyOne Home Care is seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our home health team in Mason City. In this role, you will provide hand-on physical therapy services to patients in their homes under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You'll help patients improve mobility, restore function, and maintain independence while building meaningful relationships with patients and their families.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver physical therapy services according to physician orders and the Physical Therapist's plan of care.
• Implement treatment programs developed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Provide direct patient care and therapeutic interventions in the home setting.
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, mobility techniques, and the use of adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, and other assistive devices.
• Monitor patient progress and report changes in condition to the Physical Therapist, physician, RN, or leadership team.
• Document treatments, observations, and patient responses accurately and timely using the electronic medical record system.
• Collaborate closely with therapists, nurses, and other care team members to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Participate in care conferences and patient care planning meetings as appropriate.
• Provide ongoing encouragement and support to patients and families throughout their care journey.

Qualifications Required

• Associate degree from a Physical Therapist Assistant program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
• Minimum of six months of experience working under the supervision of a qualified Physical Therapist.
• Current valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Preferred

• Previous home health experience.

Why Join MercyOne Home Care?

• One-on-one patient care in the home setting.
• Flexible and autonomous work environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' quality of life.
• Collaborative interdisciplinary care team.
• Mission-driven organization committed to compassionate care.

If you're passionate about helping patients regain independence and thrive in their own homes, we'd love to connect with you.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states.

Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services.

Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org.

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