Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Location: Lombard IL
Type: Full-time About Us Safe Life Home Health Care, LLC was founded in 2010. We are a professional, customer-centric, fast-paced home health agency. We have grown to be more than 100 caring professionals strong and one of Chicago's cornerstones in community-based healthcare. Patients and families can have peace of mind knowing that we maintain state licensure, CHAP accreditation, and Medicare certification. Doctors and discharge planners also prefer Safe Life for easy, well-managed referrals; fast response to referrals; and consistently competent medical care. A deep and diverse breadth of skills and experience bolster Safe Life's quality of care. Our large team of clinicians encompasses more specialties and disciplines such as wound-care certification, lymphedema management, other therapy specialties, and medical social work. Our coordinated, multidisciplinary approach to your healthcare enables us to send a team of professionals delivering the optimal experience and training for each patient's condition and presentation. Currently covering 13 counties in Illinois: Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Will, McHenry, Lake, DeKalb, Boone, Grundy, LaSalle, Lee & Ogle. Position Overview Provides Physical Therapy services to patients under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, in accordance with the plan of care and in line with the philosophy, objectives, and policies of the agency. Responsibilities

• Implements the treatment plan established by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Provides physical therapy treatments and procedures as outlined in the plan of care.
• Assists patients with therapeutic exercises, gait training, transfer training, and other interventions as directed.
• Documents patient progress, treatment provided, and any changes in patient condition.
• Reports observations and patient responses to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Communicates effectively with patients, caregivers, families, and agency staff.
• Instructs patients and/or family members in home exercise programs and safe use of equipment as directed by the PT.
• Coordinates care with agency DON and other staff as appropriate.
• Observes, records, and reports any changes in patient condition to the supervising PT and agency.
• Participates in supervisory visits with the Physical Therapist every 4-6 patient visits.
• Assures that all tasks are performed in a timely manner.
• Provides quality and appropriate care and reports issues or concerns to the DON/Administrator.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant by the State of Illinois.
• Must have at least one year of Home Health Care clinical experience.
• Car with required proof of insurance coverage.
• Maintains annual TB test, CPR certification, and other requirements.
• Able to read and interpret instructions related to patient care.
• Able to effectively perform and prioritize multiple functions or tasks as needed.
• Must be able to travel to patient's place of residence.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with overtime
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education opportunities
• Bonus opportunities
• Retention bonus
• Yearly bonus
• H-1B visa sponsorship and employment-based green card support available for qualified candidates

Pay: $65,000 - $75,000 per year
Schedule: Monday to Friday; Weekends as needed
Expected Hours: 40 to 50 (Less for part-time)
Experience: Minimum 1 year Home Health experience required
License/Certification: Licensed PTA in State of Illinois