Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Heritage•West Haven, CT

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

HealthPro Heritage has a great Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant opportunity in West Haven, CT and surrounding areas! This is a part-time opportunity where you can build your own schedule in a home health setting, working with all adults. This role supports a strong and ever-growing partnership with Masonicare home health. HealthPro Heritage is a mission-driven organization dedicated to compassionate care and innovative therapy solutions, offering continuous learning and development opportunities in a collaborative and supportive environment. As a therapist-led, diverse organization, we provide clinical services across various settings, including nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, schools, and clinics.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program.
Valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant, or license eligible.
Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in using diagnostic tools, therapy equipment, relevant software, and electronic health record systems.
Proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

Assist in implementing treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists.
Provide direct patient care including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modality applications.
Monitor and document patient progress, report observations to the Physical Therapist.
Educate patients and families on treatment protocols, exercises, and self-care techniques.
Accurately document patient treatments, progress, and responses in compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
Work closely with Physical Therapists, other healthcare professionals, and support staff to ensure coordinated patient care and effective treatment outcomes.