Job Description

Heartland Home Health is a member of the Gentiva family - an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you’ll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people’s lives every day.

We are looking for a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team. This role reports to the Administrator, Executive Director, or Patient Care Manager. The PTA will be responsible for providing quality rehabilitative physical therapy under the direction and supervision of a qualified Physical Therapist to patients, involving musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiopulmonary deficiencies and promoting excellent customer service while adhering to state and federal standards.

• Accurately, promptly, and thoroughly document patients’ care observations, interventions, and evaluations.
• Confer with the supervising Physical Therapist regarding the patient’s progress and Plan of Care changes.
• Demonstrates therapy for the nurse, home health aide family member, or other responsible person who may assist the patient with their physical therapy program as directed by the Physical Therapist.

• Graduate of accredited two-year Physical Therapy Assistant program or licensed, certified, or registered per applicable State law.
• In states where there is no licensure, certification, or registration requirement, must be a graduate of an accredited program.
• Current CPR Certification
• One year's experience in hospital or home health is preferred.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO
• Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program
• Competitive Salaries
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Professional Growth and Development Opportunities

• This is a safety-sensitive position
• Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
• Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
• We are proud to be an EEO employer
• We maintain a drug-free workplace

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