Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Health

About the role

As a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) with Interim Healthcare, you will deliver in-home patient visits aligned with each patient’s plan of care under the direction of a Physical Therapist. You will instruct and assist patients in active and passive exercises, muscle re-education, gait training, functional activities of daily living, transfer techniques, safety protocols, and prosthetic training. You will observe, record, and report patient responses to treatment and any changes in condition, and educate patients and families on participation in rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home patient visits based on the patient’s plan of care under the direction of a Physical Therapist
• Instruct and aid patients in active and passive exercises, muscle re-education, gait, functional ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training
• Observe, record, and report to the supervising provider the patient’s response to treatment and changes in condition
• Educate the patient and family on how they can best participate, assist, and contribute to the patient’s rehabilitation

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in the state associated with this position
• Current CPR/AED/BLS/First Aid certification
• Valid state-issued driver’s license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation; willingness to travel
• One (1) year of professional experience practicing as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in a home health or similar setting