Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Home Health

WesleyLife Career • Urbandale, IA

1d • Remote

About The Position

WesleyLife Home Health provides comprehensive home health care services throughout central Iowa, serving clients in Boone, Dallas, Hamilton, Jasper, Marion, Marshall, Polk, Story, Warren, Cass, Washington, Audubon, Guthrie, Adair, and Poweshiek counties. WesleyLife Home Health offers personalized care plans tailored to individual needs such as medical support, therapy, and assistance with daily activities, delivered in clients' homes to enhance quality of life, promote independence, and support well-being.

Requirements

• Must be a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA).
• Ability to travel to clients' homes.
• Proficiency in patient assessment and treatment plan development.
• Skill in implementing physical therapy interventions.
• Ability to educate patients and families.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in home health care.
• Familiarity with AI Auto-charting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting patient assessments and developing treatment plans under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, focusing on improving mobility, strength, and function.
• Implement prescribed physical therapy interventions, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, and modalities, to help patients achieve their treatment goals.
• Educate patients and their families on home exercise programs, proper body mechanics, and adaptive equipment use to support ongoing recovery and independence.
• Collaborate closely with the Physical Therapist and interdisciplinary healthcare team to monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans as necessary, and ensure comprehensive care delivery in the home setting.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
• DailyPay Access for instant access to earnings.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including health care, vision, dental, and 401(k).
• Free wellness center memberships and cash incentives for healthy habits.
• Voluntary benefits including life, accident, and critical illness coverage.
• Scholarship Assistance up to $3,000/year.
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $1,500/year.
• Educational Discounts: 18% off tuition at Purdue University Global.
• Ongoing leadership training and development pathways.
• Mileage Reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree