Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) (59032)

Interim HealthCare - Great Lakes Health Partners; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market visit rates

Mileage reimbursement

Travel mileage reimbursement

Flexible assignments

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

PTO and Holiday Pay

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Online training & CEUs

Tuition discounts through Rasmussen

Job summary

Interim HealthCare - Great Lakes Health Partners in Janesville, WI is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team. You will provide compassionate, home-based therapy that helps patients regain mobility and independence while enjoying flexible assignments designed for work-life balance.

As part of a home health team, you’ll assess progress, tailor plans of care, educate patients and families, and document outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Program and active PTA license in Wisconsin.
• Minimum of 1 year of physical therapy assistant experience, ideally in home healthcare.
• CPR certification.
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations.
• Good clinical judgement, strong interpersonal skills, dexterity and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based physical therapy to patients who have lost mobility, strength and functionality due to an illness or injury.
• Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, OT and SLP, focused on the patients plan of care and goals.
• Observe movements, conduct assessments, document progress and modify care plan as needed.
• Assist patient with exercises and hands-on therapy to manage pain and increase mobility.
• Educate patients on their plan of care, established goals, exercises and self-care.
• Coach family on the plan of care, therapy goals and safely assisting with exercises.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Program

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) | Home Health

in Janesville, WI and surrounding areas

Experience a therapy career that caters to your schedule and makes every day an adventure. As a Home Health PTA, work-life balance is yours to enjoy and no two days are ever alike. Youll get to know your patients personally and have a full view of the environment and obstacles they are navigating.

Since 1966, Interim HealthCare has been a trusted provider of home health therapy and an employer of choice to PTAs nationwide. We are committed to helping patients regain their strength so they can live their best life. If you share our passion, you are made for this!

Our Home Health Physical Therapist Assistants Enjoy the following benefits:

• Market competitive visit rates
• Mileage reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement for eligible travel between patient visits
• Build meaningful one-on-one relationships with your patients
• Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
• Clinician Friendly EMR
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan to help you invest in your future
• Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
• Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University

As a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant, heres a big-picture view of what you'll do:

• Provide home-based physical therapy to patients who have lost mobility, strength and functionality due to an illness or injury
• Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, OT and SLP, focused on the patients plan of care and goals
• Observe movements, conduct assessments, document progress and modify care plan as needed

Assist patient with exercises and hands-on therapy to manage pain and increase mobility

Educate patients on their plan of care, established goals, exercises and self-care

Coach family on the plan of care, therapy goals and safely assisting with exercises

A few must-haves for Home Health Physical Therapist Assistants:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Program and active PTA license in Wisconsin
• Minimum of 1 years of physical therapy assistant experience, ideally in home healthcare
• CPR certification
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
• Good clinical judgement, strong interpersonal skills, dexterity and compassion

Why Work for Interim HealthCare?

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nations first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates therapists, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of PTs who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based therapy they provide.

Interim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.