Physical Therapy Assistant / PTA | Home Health

Interim HealthCare - Great Lakes Health Partners•Fitchburg, WI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant provides personalized, home-based physical therapy to patients in Madison, Wisconsin, and the surrounding area. The role helps patients regain strength, manage pain, and improve mobility and daily functionality after illness or injury. The PTA works as part of a home health team to support each patient’s plan of care and goals, with one-to-one therapist-to-patient ratios and flexible assignments.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
Active PTA license in Wisconsin.
At least 1 year of physical therapy experience.
Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations.
Good clinical judgment, strong interpersonal skills, dexterity, and compassion.

Nice To Haves

Home healthcare experience is ideal.

Responsibilities

Provide home-based physical therapy to patients who have lost mobility, strength, or functionality due to illness or injury.
Work with a home health team that may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, OT, PT, and SLP, focusing on the patient’s plan of care and goals.
Observe patient movements, follow care plans, document progress, and modify the care plan as needed.
Assist patients with exercises and hands-on therapy to manage pain and increase mobility.
Educate patients about their plan of care, established goals, exercises, and self-care.
Coach family members on the plan of care, therapy goals, and how to assist safely with exercises.