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Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

American Addiction Centers·Hazel Crest, Illinois

$26 - $39/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·
Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

Deliver individualized physical therapy treatment plans to patients in their homes under the direction of a Physical Therapist. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care, accurate documentation, and optimal patient outcomes.

Department

34100 South Metro C - Nursing

Status: Full time

Benefits: Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

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

Pay Range

$26.10 - $39.15

Home health physical therapist assistant (Pta)

Schedule: Full-time | Day shift (with weekend/holiday rotation as needed)

  • Why join us
  • Provide meaningful, one-on-one care in the home setting
  • Work closely with a supportive interdisciplinary team
  • Build strong patient relationships and see real impact
  • Autonomy with strong therapist support and collaboration

Role overview

The Home Health PTA works under the direction of a Physical Therapist to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in the home. This role focuses on delivering individualized therapy interventions, supporting care coordination, and ensuring excellent patient outcomes.

Key responsibilities

  • Patient-Centered Care
  • 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
  • Quality & Clinical Excellence
  • 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
  • Care Coordination
  • 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
  • Professional Development & Teamwork
  • 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
  • Operational Support
  • Adhere to organizational policies and productivity expectations
  • Efficiently manage time, travel, and patient caseload
  • Utilize resources appropriately to support optimal outcomes
  • Education & experience
  • 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
  • Licensure & certifications
  • Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of Illinois (or eligible)
  • BLS certification (or obtained within 6 months)
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Skills & qualifications
  • 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
  • Work environment & physical requirements
  • 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

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards

benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

  • Compensation
  • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits

  • and more
  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program

Note

Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health [https://www.advocatehealth.org/] 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 [https://www.advocatehealth.com/] in Illinois; Atrium Health [https://atriumhealth.org/] in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care [https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/] 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 [https://school.wakehealth.edu/] 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.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited PTA program with a valid Illinois license and BLS certification. Requires a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience and a valid driver's license for travel.

  • associate degree
  • professional certificate
  • Time Management
  • Care Coordination
  • Patient Safety
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Patient-Centered Care
  • Disease Management
  • SBAR Communication
  • Patient Transfers
  • Home Health Therapy

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$26 - $39/hr
Location
Hazel Crest, Illinois
Posted
May 20, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

American Addiction Centers

American Addiction Centers (AAC) is a nationwide network of treatment centers, offering a full continuum of care. We take a holistic approach to addiction treatment — by addressing each client as a whole person. We work to consider how factors such as an individual’s lifestyle,...

Salary listed on 3,644 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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