Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Part-Time

FORTIS HEALTH•Martinsville, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Select Home Health is seeking a skilled and compassionate Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to provide in-home therapy services under the supervision of a Registered Physical Therapist. The role provides direct patient care according to an established plan of care, monitors patient progress, and supports patients and caregivers in achieving safe, functional independence at home. Select Home Health & Hospice, a Fortis Health Company, is a clinician-led and operated skilled home health care agency serving central Indiana. It provides nursing and therapy services intended to improve health, independence, and quality of life in patients’ homes.

Requirements

Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program or equivalent.
Successfully passed the national PTA examination.
Current, active PTA license in Indiana.
Minimum 2 years of PTA experience.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

Home health experience.

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy interventions according to the physician-approved plan of care developed and supervised by the Registered Physical Therapist.
Deliver treatments to relieve pain, restore function, and maintain optimal performance using approved therapy techniques, modalities, and procedures.
Monitor patient progress toward goals and ensure compliance with physician orders.
Observe, document, and report patient responses to treatment and changes in condition to the PT and/or Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) or Director of Nursing (DON).
Collaborate with the PT in reassessing patient functional status and contributing to plan-of-care updates.
Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, safety precautions, mobility techniques, and discharge planning.
Participate in care conferences and interdisciplinary meetings to support coordinated, high-quality care.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with agency policies and regulatory requirements.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and in-service education programs.
Remain current with physical therapy trends, standards, and best practices.