Home Health PTA

Graham Healthcare Group • Marion, IL

6d • 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 their homes in Marion, Carbondale, and surrounding areas. The PTA provides patient-centered physical therapy services under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, helping patients restore mobility, reduce pain, and maximize functional independence. The role offers independent field work with support from a dedicated field education team and leadership. It includes a first-year success bonus of up to $5,000, with additional bonus opportunities as employees continue to grow with the organization. The position is 40 hours per week.

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.
• Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

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 safe use of mobility and assistive devices.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate responses and condition changes to the care team.
• Solve problems in real time and complete thorough, compliant EMR documentation.
• Travel independently to patient homes within the assigned territory.

Benefits

• $5,000 first-year success bonus, with additional bonus opportunities beyond the first year.
• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance.
• Fleet vehicle program.
• Generous paid time off.
• Pension plan and 401(k).
• Paid parental leave.
• Up to 90% off degrees and certifications through a Purdue University partnership.
• Field education team support from Day 1.
• Mentorship and career-growth support from leadership.

What This Job Offers

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