Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
About The Position
HealthPro Heritage at Home is hiring a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant to provide skilled therapy services in patients’ homes throughout Chagrin Falls, Solon, Aurora, Northfield, Macedonia, Garfield Heights, and surrounding areas in Ohio. The role offers flexible scheduling, premium wages, mileage reimbursement, and no weekend work. The position is suited to a clinician seeking schedule autonomy, including someone supplementing income. The Physical Therapist Assistant helps patients regain independence and confidence by implementing treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists, providing direct patient care, monitoring and documenting progress, and educating patients and families. The PTA works independently in patients’ homes while coordinating care with Physical Therapists and other healthcare professionals.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program.
- Valid Ohio state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant or eligibility for licensure.
- Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and exercise strong clinical judgment.
- Reliable transportation for visits throughout the service area.
- Proficiency with diagnostic tools, therapy equipment, relevant software, and electronic health record systems.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Passion for one-on-one patient care in a home setting.
Responsibilities
- Implement treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists.
- Provide direct patient care, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modality applications.
- Monitor and document patient progress and report observations to the Physical Therapist.
- Educate patients and families about treatment protocols, exercises, and self-care techniques.
- Accurately document treatments, progress, and patient responses in compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with Physical Therapists, other healthcare professionals, and support staff to coordinate care and support effective treatment outcomes.
- Travel to patients’ homes throughout the service area.
Benefits
- Premium wages reflecting experience and expertise.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Flexible scheduling.
- No weekends.
- Continuous learning and development opportunities.
- Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Associate degree
