Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Alternate Solutions Health Network•Detroit, MI

About The Position

Beaumont Home Health & Hospice is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to provide home-based therapy in Warren, Hazel Park, Pleasant Ridge, Ferndale, Detroit, Highland Park, and Hamtramck, Michigan, including central, eastern, western, and downtown Detroit neighborhoods. The PTA works as part of an interdisciplinary team, providing compassionate, skilled care to patients under the direction of the attending physician and according to treatment plans and goals established by the Physical Therapist. The role includes supporting patients and families throughout recovery, educating them about care and equipment, monitoring patient conditions, and helping patients restore or maintain function. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role also participates in an on-call rotation covering two weekend days per month, one summer holiday, and one winter holiday each year. Compensation follows a pay-per-visit model, with mileage reimbursement and bonus opportunities. Schedules are described as flexible, and support is available from scheduling and patient admissions teams.

Requirements

Current Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in the state of employment.
At least one year of experience as a PTA in an acute care setting.
Valid driver's license and auto insurance in the applicant's name as a driver.
Ability to meet all physical demands of the role.
Compassionate communication and a positive attitude.
Patience when working with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
Attention to detail, observation skills, and ability to follow directions.

Nice To Haves

Home care experience.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled physical therapy services as ordered by the attending physician and according to goals created by the Physical Therapist.
Observe and monitor patient conditions and notify the Physical Therapist of changes.
Treat patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means such as exercise, massage, heat, and water.
Assess functional problems and provide interventions to improve patient functional status in conjunction with the Physical Therapist.
Counsel patients and families about disease or injury and management throughout all phases of physical therapy.
Instruct patients and family members in the proper use of wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic or orthotic devices.
Ensure patient safety and educate patients and family members.
Complete accurate clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocols and Medicare and federal guidelines.
Follow agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Communicate schedule or availability changes to schedulers or supervisors.
Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings.