- Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Career Growth

Interim HealthCare of Milwaukee, WI; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading home care provider as a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant in Milwaukee. You will implement treatment plans and assist patients, contributing to their rehabilitation in a rewarding environment. Enjoy a flexible schedule, competitive pay, and the chance to make impactful connections in your community.

Benefits

Flexible assignments and work-life balance

Opportunity for online training and CEUs

1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios

$2,500 sign on bonus

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid State of Wisconsin PTA license.
• Certification in CPR and AED required.

Responsibilities

• Implementing treatment goals as established by the Physical Therapist.
• Assisting the PT in carrying out therapeutic interventions.
• Training patients in locomotion and use of prescribed equipment.

Skills

Patient Care

Therapeutic Intervention

Communication

Education

State of Wisconsin licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant

Certification in Healthcare Provider CPR and AED

Job description

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

in Milwaukee, WI & Wauwatosa, WI

Step into a therapy career where you are valued, supported and empowered to make a positive impact in a patient’s life. As a Home Health PT for Interim HealthCare, these are some of the cultural differences you’ll enjoy.

What makes Interim HealthCare unique? More than 65 percent of our leaders are nurses and medical professionals. In fact, our Milwaukee, WI location is owned & operated by an ICU Registered Nurse. So, we know firsthand what it takes to care for patients and the sacrifices you make to do so. Moreover, we recognize the crucial role PTs play in the healing process. If you’re ready to experience the rewards of home health therapy, you are made for this!

Our Home Health Physical Therapists enjoy some excellent benefits:

• $30 -$35/hour + $2,500 sign on bonus!
• 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
• Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
• Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs

What you’ll be doing:

• Implementing treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the Physical Therapist (PT).
• Assisting the PT in carrying out the following therapeutic interventions designed to meet the patients’ long term goals: Posture training, strengthening exercise, endurance/cardiac training, balance exercises, coordination exercises, joint mobility and muscle lengthening, pain relief, functional skills training and community re-entry training.
• Training patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics, or assistive devices such as canes, crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs.
• Demonstrating use of gait, belt, and safety awareness, as well as demonstrating proper guarding techniques.
• Ordering and instructing patients in the use of prescribed equipment.

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum – State of Wisconsin licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant.

Certification in Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) required.

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.

Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.