Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Home Health (North)
About The Position
RVNAhealth is seeking compassionate, skilled Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) to join our award-winning Home Health Rehabilitation team. Working one-on-one with patients in their homes, you'll help individuals recover from illness, injury, surgery, and hospitalization while improving their mobility, confidence, and quality of life. As a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant, you'll work under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to deliver skilled therapy services that help patients safely recover and remain independent in their homes. You'll play an essential role in implementing individualized treatment plans while building meaningful relationships with patients and their caregivers.
Requirements
- Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Current Connecticut Physical Therapist Assistant license
- Strong communication, organization, and time management skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team
- Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and willingness to travel within an assigned territory
- Passion for providing compassionate, patient-centered care
Nice To Haves
- Home health experience preferred, but not required
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled physical therapy treatments as outlined in the Physical Therapist's plan of care
- Deliver therapeutic exercises and interventions to improve strength, balance, mobility, endurance, and functional independence
- Assist patients with gait training, transfers, fall prevention, and activities of daily living
- Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, safety techniques, and mobility strategies
- Monitor patient progress and communicate changes to the supervising Physical Therapist
- Collaborate with nurses, physicians, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
- Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation in accordance with Medicare and agency standards
- Help patients achieve their rehabilitation goals while remaining safely in their home environment
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- prescription coverage
- 403(b) retirement savings
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- employer-paid life insurance
- employer-paid disability insurance
- wellness programs
- employee assistance programs
- tuition reimbursement
- professional development opportunities
- additional voluntary benefits
- competitive compensation
- mileage reimbursement
- defined service territories
- greater autonomy and flexibility in managing your daily schedule
- meaningful one-on-one patient care in patients' homes
- clinical mentorship
- supportive rehabilitation leadership
- collaborative interdisciplinary team
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
