Home Health PTA

Residential Home Health and Residential Hospice • Glen Carbon, IL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Residential Home Health and Hospice is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide skilled home health care to patients in Marion, Carbondale, and surrounding areas. The PTA provides compassionate, patient-centered physical therapy services in patients’ homes under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist. The position involves independent field work and travel to patient homes within the assigned territory. It is eligible for a $5,000 first-year success bonus for achieving key milestones during the first year, with additional bonus opportunities as employees grow with the company.

The company provides a dedicated field education team from the first day, supportive leadership, and a collaborative culture. The position requires an active PTA license in the state of practice, at least one year of PTA experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to spend approximately 20% of the workday driving. Successful completion of a drug screen before employment is part of the background process.

Requirements

• Active Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in the state where the employee works.
• One year of experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant and clinical expertise to deliver quality patient care.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to spend approximately 20% of the workday driving to and from patient locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered physical therapy services in the home health setting under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Help patients restore mobility, reduce pain, and maximize functional independence through therapeutic exercises, gait training, transfer training, muscle re-education, and prosthetic or orthotic support.
• Educate patients and caregivers on the safe use of mobility and assistive devices.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate patient responses and changes in condition to the care team.
• Solve problems in real time and complete thorough, compliant EMR documentation.
• Work independently while collaborating with the care team.
• Travel to patient homes within the assigned territory.

Benefits

• $5,000 first-year success bonus for accomplishing key achievements during the first year, with additional bonus opportunities as tenure grows.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Fleet Vehicle Program.
• Generous paid time off.
• Pension Plan.
• 401(k).
• Paid parental leave.
• Up to 90% off degrees and certifications through the Purdue University partnership.
• Dedicated field education team supporting employees from Day 1.
• Leadership that listens, mentors, and supports employee growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed