Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Interim HealthCare Home Health and Hospice; Michigan; Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 62.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Mileage reimbursement

Tablet provided

Paid training

Flexible assignments

Weekly Pay

Employee referral bonuses

ESOP

Zusammenfassung

Interim HealthCare Home Health and Hospice in Michigan is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide focused patient care in a home health setting. You will collaborate with a treating physical therapist and the care team to implement the plan of care and monitor patient progress.

The role emphasizes flexible assignments, autonomy, and work‑life balance with part-time hours, a per-visit compensation model, and supportive benefits.

Qualifikationen

• Two years of PTA experience in the last five years.
• Active CPR certification is required.
• Previous Home Health experience is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Participates in ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient.
• Acts at the direction of the treating physical therapist and in accordance with the plan of care.
• Contributes to the development and evaluation of the plan of care with patient and caregivers.
• Provides services ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
• Documents patient progress and response to treatment in a timely, accurate manner.
• Educates the patient and family to promote progress toward mutually established goals.
• Communicates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate care and discharge planning.

Kenntnisse

CPR certification

Home Health experience

Ausbildung

Michigan PTA licensure

Jobbeschreibung

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

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.

Our Home Health PTA's some excellent benefits:

• Part time hours ($40-$45 per visit)
• Mileage reimbursement (54 cents per mile)
• Tablet with built-in Wi‑Fi provided
• Paid training
• Flexible assignments, autonomy and work‑life balance
• Weekly Pay
• Employee referral bonuses
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Company contributes shares on your behalf at no cost to you to build extra retirement value just by working here! (eligible after 1yr of 1000 hours worked)

As a Home Health PTA, here's a big-picture view of what you'll do:

• Participates in ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient
• Acts at the direction of the treating physical therapist and in accordance with the plan of care
• Participates in the development and evaluation of the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s)
• Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care
• Assists the treating physical therapist in documenting a patient's progress and response to treatment
• Completes and submits timely, legible, accurate, relevant, and sufficient documentation (written or
• electronic) addressing the treatment and interventions provided, the patient's response to the treatment and interventions, and the patient's progress toward goals in accordance with professional standards of practice, policy and procedures, and payor requirements
• Counsels and educates the patient and the family, and other caregivers to promote patient progress toward
• mutually established goals and in meeting healthcare-related needs
• Effectively communicates with other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team providing care to promote coordination of patient care and planning for discharge
• Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care
• Accesses personal health information ("PHI") necessary to fulfill the above duties and responsibilities.

A few must-haves for Home Health PTAs:

• Current licensure as a physical therapist assistant in the state of Michigan
• In the last five (5) years, two (2) years of experience as a physical therapist assistant
• Active CPR certification
• Previous Home Health experience a plus

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 Therapists (PTs). 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. Join a nationwide network of PTs who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based therapy they provide.

Since 1966, Interim HealthCare has been a trusted provider of home health therapy and an employer of choice to PTs 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!

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.