What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) (58693) position at Interim HealthCare of Madison?
Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Interim HealthCare®, the nation’s first home care company, is excited to be hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team in the Janesville, WI and surrounding areas. In this role you’ll help patients manage their pain and reach their therapy goals in a home setting where our priority is helping patients regain their strength so they can live their best life.
Our Home Health Physical Therapist Assistants Enjoy the following benefits:
- $30-$35 per hour
- 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 (full-time only)
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance - employer pays 90% of employee-only medical plan (full-time only)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan to help you invest in your future
- Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University
As a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant, here’s 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 patient’s 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 nation’s 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.
Qualifications:
Salary : $30 - $35