Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) (11178)

Summit Home Care & Hospice; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 sign-on bonus

Mileage reimbursement ($0.48/mile)

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Summit Home Care and Hospice in Cincinnati, OH is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our patient‑focused in‑home care team. This full‑time role offers Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, with a pay rate of $30.00–$36.00 per hour and a $10,000 sign‑on bonus.

You will administer therapies, track progress, and collaborate with a PT and care staff to customize rehabilitation plans for home patients, travel to patient homes, and ensure compassionate, high‑quality

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Science or Applied Science from an Accredited Institution.
• Active PTA License in the state of Ohio.
• Must be willing to travel to patients’ homes to provide care.
• Previous experience in physical therapy, rehabilitation, or other areas preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to build rapport with in-home patients, PT and ALF/ILF staff, as necessary.
• Work in a fast-paced, flexible work environment.
• Must be able to handle the physical workload with kindness, compassion, and empathy.
• Strong leadership qualities.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with patients on therapeutic exercises to regain mobility and strength.
• Administer modalities such as massage, electrical stimulation, and ultrasounds.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve well-rounded care.
• Develop and implement rehabilitation programs.
• Evaluate progress and communicate results to the PT.
• Observe and reassess progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Ensure personalized care and documentation of services.
• Provide training for assistive devices and equipment.
• Maintain patient progress records and inform PT of outcomes.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Rapport-building with in-home patients

Team collaboration

Adaptability / flexibility

Leadership qualities

Empathy and compassionate care

Travel to patients' homes

Education

Associate Degree in Science or Applied Science from an Accredited Institution

Active PTA License in the state of Ohio

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Cincinnati, OH, Salary Range: $30.00 - $36.00 Hourly, Job Category: Physical Therapist Assistant,

$10,000 sign on bonus!!!

Summit Home Care and Hospice is searching for an experienced and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team. We’re committed to providing comprehensive healthcare services in the comfort of our patients' homes to positively impact quality of life by redefining the delivery of care.

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA):

Full-Time Hours: Monday - Friday (40 Hours/Week)

Pay Rate: $30.00 - $36.00 per Hour + $10k sign on bonus

Coverage Location: Cincinnati, OH (Focus on West/Central/Downtown areas)

Travel: Required + Milage Reimbursement ($0.48/Mile)

Schedule: Flexible/Based on Caseload Volume

Responsibilities:

• Work directly with patients on therapeutic exercises designed to help regain full mobility, strengthen their muscles, and improve coordination.
• Administer various physical modalities, such as soft tissue massage, electrical muscle stimulation and ultrasounds, to help relieve pain, improve circulation and decrease swelling in the muscles.
• Collaborate with other team personnel to achieve well-rounded care.
• Develop and implement physical therapy programs that focus on rehabilitation.
• Evaluate effects of therapy treatment and communicate patients' progress.
• Observe and reassess a patient’s progress so they can modify the plan of care as needed.
• Share necessary information with the Physical Therapist (PT) if/when adjustments need to be made.
• Ensure that their patients receive personalized care.
• Provide training for using assistive devices, such as crutches, canes, or prosthetics.
• Record and document patient care services and progress.
• Keep the Physical Therapist (PT) up to date on the patient’s progress and ensure they know which aspects of the treatment are working or need adjustments to help determine the best path forward.

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Science or Applied Science from an Accredited Institution.
• Active PTA License in the state of Ohio.
• Must be willing to travel to patients’ homes to provide care.
• Previous experience in physical therapy, rehabilitation, or other areas preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to build rapport with in-home patients, Physical Therapist (PT) and Assisted Living Facility (ALF)/Independent Living Facility (ILF staff), as necessary.
• Work in a fast-paced, flexible work environment.
• Must be able to handle the physical workload with kindness, compassion, and empathy.
• Strong leadership qualities.

Why Summit?

We offer a well-rounded benefits package to support you both at work and at home. Full-time team members have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with extras like life and disability insurance, FSAs/HSAs, telehealth services, and a 401(k) with company match. Part-time employees are also eligible for many of these great benefits. We also offer paid time off, six standard holidays each year plus a bonus day to celebrate your birthday, paid sick time, and free continuing education (CEUs) for full-time and part-time staff. Because our roles involve travel, we provide mileage reimbursement based on current fuel costs. To make your day-to-day easier, we also provide AI-assisted clinical documentation to help streamline charting and reduce administrative time.