Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Health - $7.5k Sign on Bonus

BrightSpring Health Services; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home health service provider is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to deliver direct patient care and support optimal care experiences. The position involves coordinating with the interdisciplinary team to implement therapy plans while ensuring compliance with legal standards. Join us to make a positive impact on patients' lives!

Benefits

Medical and dental benefits

Short- and long-term disability

Mileage reimbursement

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) program

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Vendor discounts

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program.
• 1+ year PTA experience required.
• Home health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy according to the physician’s plan of care.
• Aid patients in therapeutic exercises and training.
• Report any changes in the patient’s condition.

Skills

Patient care

Therapeutic exercises

Documentation excellence

Education

Accredited physical therapy assistant program

Job description

Our Company

AT Home Care & Hospice

Overview

$7.5k Sign-on Bonus*

Coverage areas: King George / Ruther Glen and surrounding area

Office location: Fredericksburg, VA

Our Home Health Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) are the heart of our organization! In this role, you will support your patients by providing direct care and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure that both patients and their families have an optimal care experience. Take this chance to make a meaningful impact with your career today!

Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical and dental benefits
• Short- and long-term disability
• Mileage reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Vendor discounts

*Sign-on bonus applicable to external/new hires only

Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care
• Direct and aid patient in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training
• Utilize physical agents, including heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage
• Instruct in use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices
• Observe and report to the physical therapist the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in condition
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal legal and regulatory requirements
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the CAPTE with current licensure to practice in state of operation
• 1+ year PTA experience
• Home health experience preferred
• Commitment to clinical and documentation excellence

About our Line of Business

At AT Home Care & Hospice, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home.We provide the full spectrum of hospice and home health services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families.AT Home Care & Hospice, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams.We are proud to have experts in the health care industry on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information, please visit www.athomecareandhospice.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Additional Job Information

Physcial Therapy Assistant PTA Home Health