Physical Therapy Assistant

One Home Health Agency; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Competitive pay

Work-life balance

Job summary

One Home Health is seeking a motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support our home health patients on a part-time basis in the Chicago area. You will work with an interdisciplinary team delivering one-on-one therapy in patients' homes.

This role offers autonomy, flexible scheduling, and meaningful patient care, with opportunities to grow clinical skills and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Physical Therapist Assistant license in Illinois.
• Graduate of an accredited PTA program recognized by the APTA.
• Minimum of six months PTA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide prescribed PTA treatments and patient education under the supervision of the Physical Therapist and physician-approved plan of care.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes to the team.
• Maintain timely clinical records meeting agency, state, and federal documentation requirements.
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to promote positive patient outcomes.
• Assist with care coordination and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings when requested.
• Follow infection control practices, safety procedures, and equipment usage guidelines during home visits.
• Protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and privacy standards.
• Adhere to agency protocols, regulatory requirements, and professional practice standards.
• Participate in educational programs, staff meetings, and ongoing quality improvement initiatives.
• Carry out additional duties related to patient care and agency operations as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Clinical documentation

Travel readiness

Education

Licensed PTA in Illinois

APTA-accredited PTA program

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) | Part-Time Home Health

Service Area: Northside Suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, including Lake Forest, Glenview, Buffalo Grove, Mundelein, and nearby communities.

Join the One Home Health Team

One Home Health is currently looking for a motivated and caring Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support our home health patients on a part‑time basis. In this position, you'll work closely with a dedicated interdisciplinary team while delivering individualized therapy services in patients' homes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a PTA who values autonomy, flexibility, and meaningful one‑on‑one patient care.

Primary Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Provide prescribed physical therapy treatments and patient education under the direction of the supervising Physical Therapist and according to the physician-approved plan of care.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes in condition, treatment response, or scheduling needs to the appropriate team members.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical records that meet agency, state, and federal documentation requirements.
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to promote positive patient outcomes.
• Assist with care coordination and participate in case conferences or interdisciplinary team meetings when requested.
• Follow established infection control practices, safety procedures, and equipment usage guidelines during home visits.
• Protect patient confidentiality and comply with all HIPAA and privacy standards.
• Adhere to agency protocols, regulatory requirements, and professional practice standards.
• Participate in educational programs, staff meetings, and ongoing quality improvement initiatives.
• Carry out additional duties related to patient care and agency operations as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Candidates should meet the following requirements:

• Current, unrestricted Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state of Illinois.
• Graduate of an accredited PTA educational program recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) .
• Minimum of six months of PTA experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Strong verbal communication, interpersonal, and clinical documentation skills.
• Reliable transportation with a valid driver's license and current automobile insurance.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the assigned coverage area to provide in-home patient care.

What We Offer

At One Home Health, we recognize the value of our clinicians and provide:

• Competitive pay rates
• Flexible part-time scheduling
• Healthy work-life balance
• Meaningful one-on-one interactions with patients
• Supportive clinical leadership and team collaboration
• Opportunities to make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and families

One Home Health is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care where patients feel most comfortable: at home.