Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Job Description

Job Description

Discover a new lane in therapy where treatments are personal and outcomes are optimal. As a Home Health PTA, you’ll help patients regain their strength, manage their pain and reach their goals in a home setting where therapy is customized to their daily lives.

Interim HealthCare is currently seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team of healthcare professionals based out of our South Portland, Maine office.

We pride ourselves on our well-respected Rehabilitation Team; they are talented professionals in their areas of expertise.

Come join our warm, friendly team environment where you feel you belong!

As the nation’s first home care company, Interim HealthCare® understands the value of home-based care to individuals struggling with strength and mobility challenges.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid PTA License in the State of Maine.

If you’re ready for a challenging and rewarding new career path, you are made for this!

Our Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant enjoy some excellent benefits :

• 1 : 1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
• Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
• Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
• PTO, Holiday Pay, Medical / Dental Vision and 401K Benefits

As a Home Health Physical Therapist, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do :

• Provide home-based physical therapy to patients who have lost mobility, strength and functionality due to an illness or injury
• Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, OT and SLP, focused on the patient’s plan of care and goals
• Observe movements, conduct assessments, document progress and modify care plan as needed
• Assist patient with exercises and hands-on therapy to manage pain and increase mobility
• Educate patients on their plan of care, established goals, exercises and self-care
• Coach family on the plan of care, therapy goals and safely assisting with exercises

A few must-haves for Home Health Physical Therapists :

• active PTA license in Maine
• Minimum of 1 year of PTA experience, ideally in home healthcare
• CPR certification
• Up to date on all State of Maine Required vaccinations
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
• Good clinical judgement, strong interpersonal skills, dexterity and compassion

Why Work for Interim HealthCare?

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Physical Therapists (PTs).

Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates therapists, and a passion to put patients first.

Join a nationwide network of PTs who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based therapy they provide.

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