About this Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Home Health role at Optimal Care
Location: Grand Rapids, MI and Surrounding Areas
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with Weekend Rotation
Make a difference in patients' lives as a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant!
As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) with Optimal Care, you'll provide skilled physical therapy services to patients in the comfort of their own homes. Working under the direction of the and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to execute the Medical Provider’s orders, you'll help patients improve mobility, restore function, manage pain, increase strength, and achieve their individual therapy goals.
Home health offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients while helping them maintain independence and improve their quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct physical therapy treatments as planned, delegated, and supervised by the Physical Therapist.
- Help patients relieve pain, improve mobility, restore function, and maintain their highest possible level of independence.
- Guide patients through therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait training, functional mobility, transfer training, and prosthetic training.
- Utilize appropriate physical therapy treatment modalities, including heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, and massage, as permitted by the plan of care and applicable scope of practice.
- Monitor and report patients' responses to treatment and changes in their condition to the supervising Physical Therapist and appropriate clinical personnel.
- Educate patients and families on exercises, treatment plans, and the safe use of durable medical equipment (DME).
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, progress notes, and patient records in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) education program.
- Current Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state of practice.
- Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to adult and geriatric patients.
- Understanding of growth and development across the lifespan and age-specific patient care needs.
- Ability to recognize and communicate patient status and treatment responses.
- Computer skills sufficient to effectively use an electronic medical record (EMR).
- Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two or more years of experience working as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA).
- Previous home health, home care, hospital, or other clinical physical therapy experience.
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How We Care for You
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off for Full Time
- Part Time/Per Diem also accrue Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care
- Company paid Short Term Disability
- Company paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Pet Insurance
- ID and Fraud Protection
- And more...
Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.
Top Work Places for 12 consecutive years, Great Places to Work certified for 6 consecutive years, and we believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. We’re committed to supporting your professional growth, valuing your expertise, and creating an environment where you can do your best work every day.
As a clinician-owned and operated organization, we empower our team members to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and families every day.
We are a leading provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice that encourages collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence. From chronic disease management and rehabilitation to end-of-life care, our focus is on improving outcomes and enhancing quality of life.
We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.
Background Screening
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Screening is completed by a third-party administrator, the Michigan Long-Term Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.
Reasonable Accommodations
We offer reasonable accommodations throughout the application process, interview stages, and during employment to ensure all team members can thrive. Please reach out to us if you would like to request a reasonable accommodation.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We believe an exceptional place to work begins with diverse perspectives. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
