Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA, Home Health

AccentCare; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Wellness programs

Job summary

AccentCare is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Home Health team in the Bloomington, MN area. The role supports a licensed Physical Therapist, manages a patient caseload, and travels to multiple locations as needed.

You will document care per physician orders, educate patients and families, and coordinate with the team to optimize outcomes. The job emphasizes compliance, productivity, and patient safety while delivering high-quality home health services.

Qualifications

• Associates degree from an accredited school of Physical Therapy or equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain CPR certification.
• Must be licensed and able to travel between locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Document interventions and treatment plans per policy.
• Educate patients and families on home safety and equipment use.
• Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team and physicians.
• Maintain timely daily notes and status updates.

Skills

CPR certification

Patient education

Travel readiness

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Overview

Position: Physical Therapist Assistant / Home Health

Location: Bloomington, MN - Office Location

Position: Physical Therapist Assistant

Position Type: Full time

Remote/Virtual Position: No

Coverage Area: Plymouth, Golden Valley, Brooklyn Park

Find Your Passion and Purpose as an Physical Therapist Assistant

Salary: $63,000.00 - $70,000.00 / Paid on a Pay Per Point basis. The compensation reflected on this posting, is an estimate of annual compensation for full time status.

Schedule: M-F 8am-5pm

What You Need to Know

The Physical Therapy Assistant, under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, is responsible for providing treatment to patients, functioning as a member of the interdisciplinary team, provides patient and family education and counseling regarding concerns, planning, implementing and modifying treatment procedures, maintaining appropriate documentation according to policies and procedures and current standards of practice. The Physical Therapist Assistant manages a caseload in conjunction with supervising therapist and in accordance with agency productivity standards, attends and participates in patient and other conferences and agency in-services as assigned.

Be the Best Physical Therapy Assistant You Can Be

If you meet these qualifications, we would love to meet you:

• Associates degree from an accredited school of Physical Therapy
• Have a valid license, registration, or permit to practice in state of agency operation
• Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role
• Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations
• Be able to implement care plans and communicate any findings or changes in regards to patients back to the Physical Therapist and physician
• Ability to educate patients and their families in basic home safety and medical equipment safety

Responsibilities:

As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will:

• Provides patient care and documents treatment in accordance with physicians orders, agency policy and patient needs.
• Documents appropriate interventions, approaches, strategies, materials and establishing treatment priorities.
• Provides organized and efficient patient treatment which includes advising, educating and counseling the patient.
• Presents pertinent patient information to supervising therapist and keeps team informed of patient status.
• Provides appropriate skilled treatment to patients according to patient needs and within the parameters set by the agency and payer.
• Seeks and accepts assistance from team members in treatment planning and intervention.
• Accurately documents, completes and submits daily notes, assists with other required forms in a timely manner to prevent interruptions in patient care.
• Meets agency productivity standards and uses work hours efficiently.
• Attends and participates in agency meetings and committees as assigned.
• Appropriately negotiates the patient' s participation in treatment, treatment times and treatment plans.

Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Company-matching 401(k)
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees
• Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
• And more!

Why AccentCare?

Come As You Are

At AccentCare, you're part of a community that cares - for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.