PTA - Washington, IN (10896)

Summit Home Care is searching for an experienced and motivated Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our team. At Summit, we believe healthcare should be personal, compassionate, and delivered where it matters most - at home.

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA):

• Hours: Monday - Friday; Standard Business Hours

• Work Setting: On the Road for Patient Visits & Training at the Local Office or Remotely

• Travel: Required + Mileage Reimbursed

• Pay Structure: Pay per Visit, Salary or Salary Plus (Varies Depending on Assigned Territory)

• Location: Washington, IN & Surrounding areas

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.