Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA Home Health

Join our caring community as a Physical Therapist Assistant, reporting to the Clinical Manager. You will help patients regain strength, mobility, and independence from the comfort of their homes by delivering personalized care focused on functional improvement.

About the role

This is a full-time, territory-based position covering homebound patients in Lake County, IL. You will administer physical therapy treatment plans in patients' homes, document client records, attend educational meetings, and coordinate department in-services.

Responsibilities

• Administer the physical therapy treatment plan to patients, as developed by the Physical Therapist.
• Provide non-complex active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, traction, heat, light, cold, water, and electrical modalities.
• Document client records and submit clinical documentation to the office on time each week.
• Attend educational meetings and coordinate department in-services.
• Notify the Physical Therapist or Branch Director of any equipment failures, lack of supplies, or staff or client changes.
• Apply concepts of infection control and universal precautions in performing patient care activities.

Requirements

• Current state license to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Current CPR certification.
• Experience collaborating with a team of healthcare professionals.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the physical, emotional, social, and biological changes in the geriatric population.
• Read, write, and speak fluent English.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant.

Pay

Per visit/unit rate: $45.00 - $62.00. The starting base pay range for full-time (40 hours per week) employment is $70,400 - $96,300 per year, varying based on geographic location and individual qualifications.

Schedule

Scheduled weekly hours: 40.

Benefits

Humana offers competitive benefits designed to support whole-person well-being, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off (including company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave).
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Life insurance.

Additional Information

• This role is patient-facing and requires TB screening.
• This role requires a valid state driver’s license and maintenance of personal vehicle liability insurance (minimum required limits or $25,000 bodily injury per person/$25,000 bodily injury per event/$10,000 for property damage, whichever is higher).