Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) (10772)

Summit Home Care & Hospice; Lawrence (IN); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Holidays

CEUs

Mileage reimbursement

AI-assisted documentation

Job summary

Summit Home Care & Hospice in Lawrence, IN seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to support home visits and remote training. The role offers $68,000–$78,000 yearly on a PPV basis plus a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Travel to patients' homes is required with mileage reimbursement; some training may occur remotely.

The PTA will collaborate with Physical Therapists and care teams to develop and adjust rehab plans, monitor progress, and promote mobility and independence for patients.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in science or applied science from an accredited institution.
• Active PTA license in Indiana.
• Willingness to travel to patients' homes.
• Previous PT/rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with patients on therapeutic exercises to regain mobility and strength.
• Administer modalities (massage, e-stim, ultrasound) to relieve pain and swelling.
• Collaborate with team to deliver comprehensive care.
• Develop and implement rehabilitation programs and reassess progress.
• Document patient care and progress; relay updates to PT.
• Provide training on assistive devices and ensure personalized care.
• Maintain progress records and adapt plans as needed.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Rapport-building

Flexibility

Empathy

Leadership

Education

Associate Degree in Science/Applied Science

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lawrence, IN 46235

Salary Range: $68,000.00 - $78,000.00 / Salary/year

Job Category: Physical Therapist Assistant

$5,000 sign on bonus!!

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Hours: Monday - Friday; Standard Business Hours

Work Setting: On the Road for Patient Visits & Training at the Local Office or Remotely

Travel: Required + Mileage Reimbursed

Pay Structure: $68,000-$78,000 on a PPV structure (Ability to make more with a caseload larger than 30 visits per week) + $5k sign on bonus paid in separate installments

Location: Lawrence, IN (East Side of Indiana)

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 Indiana.
• 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?

We offer a well-rounded benefits package to support you both at work and at home. 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. We also offer paid time off, six standard holidays each year plus a bonus day to celebrate your birthday, paid sick time, and 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. To make your day-to-day easier, we also provide AI-assisted clinical documentation to help streamline charting and reduce administrative time.