Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Summit Home Care & Hospice•Bridgetown, OH

8d•$40 - $50•Hybrid

About The Position

Summit Home Care and Hospice is searching for an experienced and motivated Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our Home Health team. At Summit, we believe healthcare should be personal, compassionate, and delivered where it matters most - at home. This role involves working directly with patients in their homes to help them regain mobility and improve their quality of life. The position requires travel within a ~30-mile radius, with mileage reimbursement provided. The work setting is primarily on the road for patient visits, with opportunities for training at the local office or remotely. The pay structure includes a per-visit rate and an hourly rate for training/orientation.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Science or Applied Science from an Accredited Institution.
Active PTA License in the state of Ohio.
Must be willing to travel to patients’ homes to provide care.
Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
Ability to build rapport with in-home patients, Physical Therapist (PT) and Assisted Living Facility (ALF)/Independent Living Facility (ILF staff), as necessary.
Work in a fast-paced, flexible work environment.
Must be able to handle the physical workload with kindness, compassion, and empathy.
Strong leadership qualities.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in physical therapy, rehabilitation, or other areas preferred.

Responsibilities

Work directly with patients on therapeutic exercises designed to help regain full mobility, strengthen their muscles, and improve coordination.
Administer various physical modalities, such as soft tissue massage, electrical muscle stimulation and ultrasounds, to help relieve pain, improve circulation, and decrease swelling in the muscles.
Collaborate with other team personnel to achieve well-rounded care.
Develop and implement physical therapy programs that focus on rehabilitation.
Evaluate effects of therapy treatment and communicate patients' progress.
Observe and reassess a patient’s progress so they can modify the plan of care as needed.
Share necessary information with the Physical Therapist (PT) if/when adjustments need to be made.
Ensure that their patients receive personalized care.
Provide training for using assistive devices, such as crutches, canes, or prosthetics.
Record and document patient care services and progress.
Keep the Physical Therapist (PT) up to date on the patient’s progress and ensure they know which aspects of the treatment are working or need adjustments to help determine the best path forward.