Physical Therapist Assistant

Boost Home Healthcare - Northeastern Ohio; Avon (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Travel time reimbursement

Paid training

Competitive Pay

Job summary

Boost Home Healthcare is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide physician-prescribed physical therapy in patients' homes across the Northeast Ohio region. You will help restore function, minimize disability, and support overall recovery under clinical supervision.

Ideal candidates have an accredited PTA program graduation, current state licensure, and experience in home health. Travel and a valid driver’s license required; Lorain County residents preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Currently licensed in the state in which practicing.
• Two (2) years’ experience preferred in a home health setting.
• Knowledgeable and experience with Medicare OASIS documentation.
• Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state/Agency requirements. Reliable transportation with good driving record.
• Preferably resides in Lorain County (Avon, Elyria, Lorain, Amherst, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Provide physician prescribed physical therapy.
• Improve or minimize residual physical disabilities of the patient.
• Return the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient’s capability.
• Participate with all other home care personnel in patient care planning.
• Documents all services provided, observations, client progress, and recommendations.
• Participate in interdisciplinary activities per Agency guidelines.

Education

Accredited PTA program (APTA approved)

Job description

Do you love helping others live their best life possible? Are you passionate about promoting quality of life by providing world-class care?

Inspired by nurses, Boost Home Healthcare makes it easier for patients to focus on recovery and wellness by personalizing and coordinating care. As a member of our team, you’ll play a key role in providing quality home healthcare, where patients are able to remain independent at their place of residence in the healthiest and happiest state of being possible.

A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Supervisor or Manager.

Why join our team:

• Treated with respect and dignity


• Ongoing training and development opportunities


• Supported in the field


• Flexible scheduling


• Travel time reimbursement


• Paid training


• Competitive Pay

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide physician prescribed physical therapy.


• Improve or minimize residual physical disabilities of the patient.


• Return the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient’s capability.


• Participate with all other home care personnel in patient care planning.


• Documents all services provided, observations, client progress, and recommendations.


• Participate in interdisciplinary activities per Agency guidelines.

What we’re looking for:

• A passion to serve and help others live their best lives possible.


• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.


• Currently licensed in the state in which practicing


• Two (2) years’ experience preferred in a home health setting


• Knowledgeable and experience with Medicare OASIS documentation


• Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state/Agency requirements. Reliable transportation with good driving record.


• Preferably resides in Lorain County (Avon, Elyria, Lorain, Amherst, etc.)

Flexible work from home options available.