Travel Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Health

Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc.; Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Competitive salary

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursements

401(k)

CE credits

Direct deposit

Job summary

Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc. seeks a Travel Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver outpatient home health therapy, primarily for geriatric patients, within a designated territory. You will provide independent therapy, document progress, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve outcomes.

The role requires a valid PTA license, active driver’s license, 1+ year experience, BLS, and proficiency in HCHB and OASIS; travel and on-call rotations may be involved.

Qualifications

• Valid license to practice as a PTA and an active driver's license are required.
• Minimum of 1 year relevant experience with geriatric populations preferred.
• Recent productivity minimums must be met.
• BLS certification is required.
• Proficiency in HCHB and OASIS is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent outpatient home health therapy and document patient progress.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient recovery.
• Adapt therapy plans to meet varying patient needs and territory requirements.
• May travel beyond the territory and participate in on-call rotations.

Skills

Independent work

Effective communication

Geriatric care experience

Outpatient therapy

Territory travel flexibility

Education

Licensed PTA

BLS certification

Tools

HCHB

OASIS

Job description

Job Role:

Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) providing outpatient home health therapy services, primarily for geriatric patients, within a designated territory.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver independent therapy services, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient recovery, ensure timely documentation, and adapt to varying patient needs. May involve occasional travel beyond the territory and participating in on-call rotations.

Qualifications & Skills:

Valid license, active driver’s license, personal transportation, minimum of 1 year relevant experience, recent productivity minimums, BLS certification, proficiency in HCHB and OASIS. Experience with geriatric populations, outpatient clinics, and skilled nursing facilities is preferred. Ability to work independently and communicate effectively is essential.

Key Duties:

• Provide comprehensive outpatient home health therapy, document patient progress, and adapt to patient needs. Flexibility to cover territory and occasional travel required.

Benefits:

• Private or allowance-based housing
• Health insurance
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k)
• Free CE credits
• Direct deposit