Physical Therapy Assistant
Location: Fort Wayne
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Our Company: Heartland Home Health is a member of the Gentiva
family - an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health,
and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need
us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients
and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We
believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better
care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower
nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible
employees. Here, you’ll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting
difference in people’s lives every day. Overview: We are looking
for a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team. This role
reports to the Administrator, Executive Director, or Patient Care
Manager. The PTA will be responsible for providing quality
rehabilitative physical therapy under the direction and supervision
of a qualified Physical Therapist to patients, involving
musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiopulmonary deficiencies and
promoting excellent customer service while adhering to state and
federal standards. - Accurately, promptly, and thoroughly document
patients’ care observations, interventions, and evaluations. -
Confer with the supervising Physical Therapist regarding the
patient’s progress and Plan of Care changes. - Demonstrates therapy
for the nurse, home health aide family member, or other responsible
person who may assist the patient with their physical therapy
program as directed by the Physical Therapist. About You: -
Graduate of accredited two-year Physical Therapy Assistant program
or licensed, certified, or registered per applicable State law. -
In states where there is no licensure, certification, or
registration requirement, must be a graduate of an accredited
program. - Current CPR Certification - One year's experience in
hospital or home health is preferred. We Offer: - Competitive Pay -
401(k) with company matching contributions - Career growth
opportunities available at both the branch and corporate levels -
Local and national award programs - Mileage reimbursement -
Financial assistance program supporting teammates in times of need
Legalese: - This is a safety-sensitive position - Employee must
meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits - Where
applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements - We are
proud to be an EEO employer - We maintain a drug-free workplace
Location: Heartland Home Health
Keywords: , Kalamazoo , Physical Therapy Assistant, Healthcare , Fort Wayne, Michigan
