PTA Home Health, PRN Wayne and Stark Counties

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Community Health Network is seeking a dependable, organized, and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our home health team.

If you are a PTA who values schedule flexibility, independence, meaningful patient relationships, and a supportive team environment, this may be the right opportunity for you.

Our PTAs work with a diverse patient population, including individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities (DD/ID) living in private residences, family homes, and supported residential settings. You will provide individualized, one-on-one therapy focused on improving mobility, strength, balance, safety, functional independence, and overall quality of life.

Schedule & Flexibility

• Part-time and PRN opportunities

• Flexible scheduling

• Independent work environment with support from our clinical and administrative team

What You’ll Do

As a Home Health PTA, you will provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) and in accordance with the established plan of care.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide skilled physical therapy interventions according to the established plan of care

• Work with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities (DD/ID) to improve mobility, strength, balance, coordination, safety, and functional independence

• Provide therapeutic exercises and activities to improve strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and functional mobility

• Assist patients with gait training and safe use of walkers, canes, wheelchairs, and other mobility equipment as appropriate to the plan of care

• Provide transfer, positioning, and mobility training to promote safety and independence

• Reinforce home exercise programs and therapeutic techniques established by the Physical Therapist

• Assist patients in developing the physical skills needed to safely navigate their home and community environments

• Implement fall-prevention and safety strategies as directed by the Physical Therapist

• Educate patients, families, caregivers, residential staff, and direct-support professionals on safe mobility techniques and established therapy programs

• Observe and document patient response to treatment and progress toward established goals

• Communicate changes in mobility, functional status, patient needs, or response to treatment to the supervising Physical Therapist and other appropriate members of the care team

• Collaborate with PTs, OTs, COTAs, nurses, speech therapists, physicians, caregivers, residential providers, direct-support professionals, and other members of the interdisciplinary team

• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation

• Participate in care coordination and interdisciplinary communication as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Current Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in the State of Ohio

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program

• Current CPR/BLS certification

• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance

• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills

• Ability to provide patient-centered care to individuals with varying levels of physical, cognitive, and developmental abilities

• Ability to work independently in patients' homes and residential settings while collaborating effectively with the supervising Physical Therapist and interdisciplinary team

• Comfortable utilizing electronic medical records and completing clinical documentation

• Home health, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, outpatient, or community-based therapy experience is also a plus

• New to home health or the DD/ID population? We are willing to train the right PTA.

Why Join Our Team?

At Community Health Network, our therapy professionals have the opportunity to provide individualized, one-on-one care and see the impact their work can have on a person's everyday life.

Working with our home health and DD/ID populations gives you the opportunity to help individuals improve mobility, build strength and confidence, increase independence, and participate more fully in their homes and communities.

Benefits and perks include:

• Competitive compensation

• Flexible scheduling

• Mileage reimbursement

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k)/retirement benefits

• Paid vacation eligibility after 6 months

• Company phone, tablet, and/or laptop

• Comprehensive orientation and training

• Supportive clinical and administrative team

• Meaningful one-on-one patient care

• Opportunity to work with a diverse patient population, including individuals with DD/ID

• Opportunity to make a direct impact on patients' mobility, independence, safety, and quality of life

Apply Today

Ready to learn more? We would love to talk with you.

Apply online, give us a call, or stop by our office to speak with us about joining the Community Health Network team.

Community Health Network
1660 Enterprise Parkway, Suite A
Wooster, Ohio

Call us at 330-641-4195

If you are a PTA looking for flexibility, independence, meaningful patient relationships, and an opportunity to help individuals improve their mobility and independence, contact us today to learn more about our Home Health PTA opportunities.

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