Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) (11178)

Summit Home Care & Hospice; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Summit Home Care and Hospice is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team for full-time home-based care in Cincinnati, OH. The role includes travel to patient homes, administering therapies, and developing rehab plans to improve mobility and reduce pain.

We offer a $10,000 sign-on bonus, competitive hourly pay of $30.00–$36.00, and mileage reimbursement. Flexibility based on caseload with Monday–Friday schedule and 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in science or applied science.
• Active PTA license in Ohio.
• Willingness to travel to patients' homes.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with patients on therapeutic exercises to regain mobility.
• Administer physical modalities to relieve pain and swelling.
• Collaborate with team to provide comprehensive care.
• Develop and implement rehabilitation-focused PT programs.
• Evaluate progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Record patient care and progress.
• Provide training for assistive devices.
• Ensure personalized patient care.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree in Science or Applied Science

Tools

PTA license Ohio

Job description

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. We offer a sign-on bonus of $10,000.

• 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 + Mileage 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?

• 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.
• Paid time off, six standard holidays each year plus a bonus day to celebrate your birthday.
• Paid sick time.
• 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.
• We also provide AI-assisted clinical documentation to help streamline charting and reduce administrative time.