Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA

JourneyCare Home Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals. In this role, you will provide quality in-home therapy services to patients, helping them regain independence and improve their quality of life. You’ll work closely with Physical Therapists to develop and implement personalized therapy plans for patients in the comfort of their own homes.Location: Serving the Chicagoland area and surrounding areasHourly pay: $30.00 - $43.00Offer is based on years of experience.We offer:Great culture and team atmosphereComprehensive benefits effective the first of the month401(k) retirement plan with a generous company matchGenerous time off accrualsPaid holidaysMileage reimbursementTuition ReimbursementEmployee Referral Program Merit IncreasesEmployee Discount ProgramsWork/life balanceWhat You’ll Do:Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of a qualified physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.Administer non-complex therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, traction, heat, light, cold, water and electrical modalities to clients with relatively stable conditionsInstruct, motivate and assist clients in learning and improving functional activitiesObserve clients progress and response to treatment and report finding to the physical therapistAssist in preparing clinical notes and progress reports documenting physical therapy treatments performed and submit them for review into the clinical recordReport any changes in the client’s condition to the qualified supervising Physical Therapist and Director of Nursing/ Director of Therapy. Changes in the plan of care may be made following authorization, instruction and supervision by the Physical TherapistInstructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.Qualifications:Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either an Associate’s degree in science or applied science that is approved by American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practiceAt least one (1) years’ experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant (preferred)Complies and maintains current CPR certification.Ability to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environmentMust have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insuranceTo apply via text, text 8702 to (847) 416-8078.#ACHHEmployee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here:

Created: 2025-07-02