Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) (11220)

Summit Home Care & Hospice; United States; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holidays

CEUs

Mileage reimbursement

AI-assisted documentation

Job summary

Summit Home Care and Hospice is seeking an experienced Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our Home Health team. You will travel to patient homes across Bridgetown, OH and surrounding areas to provide therapeutic exercises and modalities.

The role offers pay per visit ($40-$50) plus an hourly rate for training and orientation, with mileage reimbursement and flexible scheduling from Monday to Friday. A licensed Ohio PTA with an associate degree and strong communication skills is required.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Science or Applied Science from an Accredited Institution.
• Active PTA License in the state of Ohio.
• Must be willing to travel to patients' homes to provide care.
• Previous experience in physical therapy, rehabilitation, or related areas preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to build rapport with in-home patients, PT and ALF/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.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with patients on therapeutic exercises to regain full mobility.
• Administer modalities such as electrical stimulation, ultrasound, or soft tissue massage.
• Collaborate with other team members to deliver comprehensive care.
• Develop and implement PT programs focused on rehabilitation.
• Evaluate therapy progress and communicate patient progress.
• Observe and reassess patient progress to adjust the plan of care.
• Share necessary information with the PT for adjustments.
• Ensure patients receive personalized, compassionate care.
• Provide training for assistive devices (crutches, canes, prosthetics).
• Record and document patient care services and progress.
• Keep the PT informed about progress and treatment effectiveness.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Travel willingness

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Science/Applied Science

Job description

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Summit Home Care and Hospice is searching for an experienced and motivated Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our Home Health team. At Summit, we believe healthcare should be personal, compassionate, and delivered where it matters most - at home.

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
• Territory: ~30-Mile Radius (Mileage Reimbursed)
• Pay per Visit: $40-$50 per Visit + Hourly Rate for Training/Orientation
• Location: Bridgetown, OH + West Cincinnati and Surrounding Areas

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 patients 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 patients 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 Ohio.
• 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.