PTA - Dublin, OH (10983)

Summit Home Care & Hospice; Dublin (OH); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

CEUs for staff

Mileage reimbursement

AI-assisted clinical documentation

Job summary

Summit Home Care & Hospice seeks an experienced Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team providing in-home care across Dublin, OH and surrounding areas. The role involves direct patient therapy, collaboration with PTs, and travel to patient homes with flexible hours and on-call responsibilities.

Candidates must hold an Ohio PTA license, have an associate degree, and demonstrate strong communication, organization, and compassionate patient interaction.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Science from an accredited institution.
• Active PTA license in Ohio.
• Willingness to travel to patients' homes to provide care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to build rapport with patients, PT staff, ALF/ILF teams.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with patients on therapeutic exercises to regain mobility.
• Administer modalities to relieve pain and improve circulation.
• Collaborate with team to deliver comprehensive care.
• Develop and implement PT programs for rehabilitation.
• Evaluate progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Record and document patient care and progress.
• Provide training for using assistive devices.

Skills

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Organizational skills

Rapport building

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Science

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Dublin, OHSalary Range: $38.00 - $40.00 HourlyJob Category: Physical Therapist Assistant

Summit Home Care and Hospice is searching for an experienced and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team. We're committed to providing comprehensive healthcare services in the comfort of our patients' homes to positively impact quality of life by redefining the delivery of care.

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA):

Hours: Monday - Friday; Standard Business Hours

Starting Pay: $40.00 per Visit & Hourly Rate for Training/Orientation

Coverage Location: Dublin, OH & Surrounding Areas (Including Worthington, OH - Powell, OH & Northwest Columbus, OH)

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

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 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?

• 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.
• We also provide AI-assisted clinical documentation to help streamline charting and reduce administrative time.