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Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (Home Health PTA)

Suncrest Hospice
West Des Moines, IA Other
POSTED ON 10/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/4/2027

Why Suncrest

At Brighton/Suncrest Home Health our goal is to change the expectation of home health care in your area by providing exceptional care and service to our patients.  This is achieved by allocating the resources to increase our staff to patient ratios, thereby increasing clinical visits while lowering clinician caseloads. We are proud to be a ACHC, Accreditation Commission for Health Care certified home health If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you!

 

The Home Health Physical Therapist will be responsible for providing care and services for a group of patients, visiting patients where they reside, which could include private homes, independent living facilities and Assisted Living Facilities. This position is a contributing member of the interdisciplinary team, providing expertise regarding psych-social assessments, interventions, and knowledge of community sources.

Benefits

  • Actual Work/Life Balance
  • Competitive Pay
  • Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
  • A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member
  • The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades

Details

The Physical Therapist Assistant will be responsible for providing care and services for a group of patients, visiting patients where they reside, which could include private homes, Independent Living Facilities, and Assisted Living Facilities. This position is a contributing member of the interdisciplinary team and provides physical therapy services and interventions under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist and in accordance with the physician approved plan of care.  Full and Part Time available

Qualifications

  • Current Physical Therapist Assistant licensure (in good standing) in the state(s) of practice with one year of experience under license
  • Ability to work well within a team environment to collaborate daily with a team of clinicians
  • Work closely with patients on a 1-1 level but get strong support from a patient care team
  • Can work independently and on your own from a day-to-day basis with activities which include: phone, email and written communication, meetings with a variety of healthcare professionals, and an understanding of state and federal rules and regulations
  • Time management skills to manage visits, documentation, meetings (i.e.: to scheduled visits, attend required meetings, respond to urgent needs by prioritizing and triaging multiple concerns)
  • Ability to learn an electronic medical records system
  • Must be willing to drive with reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance
  • CPR Certification

Hourly Wage Estimation for Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (Home Health PTA) in West Des Moines, IA
$33.00 to $39.00
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