Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Service areas: Calumet City, Lynwood, Dolton, Glenwood, Lansing, Posen, South Holland, Thornton, Burnham, Riverdale

• →Deliver individualized treatment plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist
• →Build strong, compassionate relationships with patients and families
• →Adapt communication style to meet patient and family needs
• →Promote patient independence with self-care, disease management, and safety
• →Involve patients and families in care planning and treatment progression

• Provide evidence-based therapy interventions to achieve patient goals
• Identify changes in patient condition and communicate with supervising therapist
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation to meet regulatory and reimbursement standards
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and promote patient safety

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support coordinated care
• Communicate effectively using tools like SBAR to ensure continuity
• Assist in discharge planning and transition of care
• Participate in case conferences and team discussions

• Engage in ongoing education and training opportunities
• Maintain current knowledge and clinical competency
• Support a collaborative, respectful team environment
• Demonstrate strong communication, feedback, and problem-solving skills

• Adhere to organizational policies and productivity expectations
• Efficiently manage time, travel, and patient caseload
• Utilize resources appropriately to support optimal outcomes

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience (or strong clinical affiliation experience)
• Meets all state continuing education requirements

• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of Illinois (or eligible)
• BLS certification (or obtained within 6 months)
• Valid driver’s license

• Strong clinical and technical home health therapy skills
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with supervising therapist
• Proficiency with home therapy equipment and assistive devices

• Travel within assigned territory, including varying weather and road conditions
• Provide care in patient homes and assisted living settings
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs (with equipment/assistance as needed)
• Physical activity including bending, climbing stairs, lifting, and patient transfers

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Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.