Physical Therapy Assistant

onehomehealth; Illinois; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible scheduling

Work-life balance

One-on-one patient care

Supportive leadership

Meaningful impact

Job summary

One Home Health is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our home health team on a part-time basis. This role delivers physical therapy treatments in patients' homes under physician-approved care plans and collaborates with a supportive clinical team.

Applicants must hold an active PTA license in the state, graduate from an APTA-recognized program, and have at least six months of PTA experience.

Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state of employment.
• Graduation from an APTA-recognized PTA program.
• At least six months of PTA experience.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to patient homes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver PTA treatments and educational support to patients in their homes per care plan.
• Complete visit documentation accurately and submit within timelines.
• Observe and report patient responses, progress, and scheduling changes.
• Collaborate with nurses and other professionals to support care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and care planning.
• Follow safety, infection prevention, and equipment guidelines.
• Maintain patient privacy and comply with regulations.
• Adhere to agency policies and state requirements.
• Attend staff development and quality improvement activities.
• Perform other related responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Active PTA license

Strong communication

Documentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Ability to travel to patient homes

Education

APTA-accredited PTA program

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (Part-Time) | Home Health

Location: Northside suburbs

About One Home Health

One Home Health is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our growing home health team on a part-time basis. This role offers the opportunity to provide individualized care to patients in their homes while working alongside an experienced and supportive clinical team.

Key Responsibilities

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will:

• Deliver physical therapy treatments and educational support to patients in their homes based on the established physician-approved care plan.
• Complete required visit documentation accurately and submit records within agency timelines and compliance standards.
• Observe and report patient responses, progress, concerns, or scheduling changes to the supervising Physical Therapist and care team.
• Work collaboratively with nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to support coordinated patient care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, case reviews, and care planning discussions as needed.
• Follow all safety procedures, infection prevention practices, and equipment guidelines during patient visits.
• Safeguard patient privacy and maintain confidentiality in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Adhere to agency policies and all state, federal, and professional practice requirements.
• Attend staff development programs, training sessions, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Perform other related responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, candidates should possess:

• An active Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state of employment.
• Graduation from an accredited PTA program recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
• At least six months of experience working as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• A valid driver's license, dependable vehicle, and current auto insurance meeting agency and state requirements.
• The ability to travel to patient homes within the designated service area.

Why Join One Home Health?

We value our team members and offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible scheduling options
• Excellent work-life balance
• Personalized one-on-one patient interactions
• Collaborative and supportive clinical leadership
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives