Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA | Home Health (59099)

Interim HealthCare - Great Lakes Health PartnersMadison, WisconsinOn-siteFull-timeJunior, 1–2 yearsListed 7 hours ago

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About this role

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) | Home Healthcare

in Madison, WI and the Surrounding Area

Discover a new lane in therapy where treatments are personal and outcomes are optimal. As a Home Health PTA, youll help patients regain their strength, manage their pain and reach their goals in a home setting where therapy is customized to their daily lives.

As the nations first home care company, Interim HealthCare understands the value of home-based care to individuals struggling with strength and mobility challenges. As a Home Health PTA, you can be the person who shows up and helps turn things around. If youre ready for a challenging and rewarding new career path, you are made for this!

Our Home Health Physical Therapist Assistants enjoy some excellent benefits:

- Market Competitive Per Credit Rate!

- Mileage Reimbursement!

- 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes

- Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance

- Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs

- Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University

- PTO, Holiday Pay, Medical/Dental/Vision & 401(k) Benefits

As a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant, heres a big-picture view of what youll 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, PT and SLP, focused on the patients plan of care and goals

- Observe movements, follow outlined careplans, 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 Assistant Program and active PTA license in WI

- Minimum of 1 years of physical therapy experience, ideally in home healthcare

- 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 PTAs 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.