Physical Therapy Assistant: New Castle

Concordia Visiting Nurses is a Medicare-certified, state licensed, Medicaid approved home health agency operating in nine Western Pennsylvania counties. For well over a decade, Concordia Visiting Nurses has provided high-quality skilled nursing, palliative care, and a variety of therapy services to our patients. Our goal is to deliver quality home health services, in good faith, to those who entrust themselves to our care and to minister to the unique needs of each individual with respect, dignity, and compassion.

We strive to hire excellent people at Concordia - and keep them as well! Are you ready to use your physical therapy skills to make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors? Concordia Visiting Nurses is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our growing home health team.

In this rewarding role, you'll work alongside Physical Therapists to help patients regain strength, improve mobility, and safely remain independent in the comfort of their own homes. Reasons to work here as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA): Make a true difference: See the positive impact your care has on patients' mobility, independence, and overall well-being.

Build meaningful relationships: Develop lasting connections with patients and their families throughout their recovery journey. Enjoy autonomy and flexibility: Manage your daily schedule while providing one-on-one care in patients' homes. Continuous growth: Access paid training, educational opportunities, and professional development resources.

Supportive environment: Join a collaborative team that values your expertise and encourages your success. Competitive compensation and benefits package for the Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) include: Competitive Pay Flexible Scheduling: Set your own schedule with patients. Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

403(b) with Employer Match: Secure your financial future with our generous retirement plan. Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays: Enjoy time off to recharge and relax. Mileage reimbursement available.

What you'll do

Provide physical therapy treatments under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist in accordance with the established plan of care. Assist patients in improving strength, balance, mobility, endurance, and functional independence. Implement therapeutic exercises, gait training, transfer training, and other evidence-based interventions to support recovery.

Educate patients and caregivers on exercise programs, fall prevention, safe mobility techniques, and the proper use of assistive devices. Observe, document, and report patient progress while communicating any changes to the supervising Physical Therapist. Collaborate with nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to provide exceptional patient care.

Who you are

Passionate about helping individuals regain mobility and achieve their highest level of independence. A compassionate communicator who builds trusting relationships with patients and teammates. Detail-oriented and organized with strong clinical observation and documentation skills. Comfortable working independently while remaining an active member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program with a current Pennsylvania Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license, or the ability to obtain one prior to starting. Current CPR certification or the ability to obtain prior to employment. About Concordia Visiting Nurses: Since 1881, Concordia Lutheran Ministries has been a place with a mission of caring.

A place for healing. A place to feel comfortable. And a place where heartfelt Christian faith and a strong sense of service to others help us make a difference every day. OUR Mission: To serve our aging community with a continuum of high-quality caregiving options, provided in a Christian environment, and to serve those with limited funds to the best of our ability.

Respect. Dignity. Compassion. Our Mission, Your Future! EOE Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Workplace Wellness 403(b) Retirement Plan Paid Life Insurance Policy Direct Deposit Tuition Reimbursement Program Vacation/PTO Paid Holidays Competitive Wages Referral Program Seniority/Appreciation Bonuses Funeral Leave Voluntary Benefits Employee Assistance Program EOE Benefits and Wages may vary based on location.

Minimum hours worked per week/status may be required for certain benefit eligibility.