Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant

Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.

As a clinician‑owned and operated company, we provide Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care across the Midwest. Our integrated care model incorporates technology, innovation, and best practices to manage chronic disease, rehabilitation, and end‑of‑life care.

Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.

• Minimum of 3 weeks paid time off (PTO)
• Company vehicle program
• Flexible work schedule
• Mentorship culture
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Mileage reimbursement
• Cutting edge technology access
• High compensation for clinical excellence

Location: Jackson, MI

Home care experience is preferred but not required.

• Provides direct physical therapy services planned, delegated and supervised according to directions of a physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.
• May treat patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle re‑education, gait, and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
• Utilizes physical agents, including but not limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.
• Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the organization personnel the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in patient's condition.
• Instructs patients and families in care and use of DME.
• Maintains necessary records; clinical, conference, and progress notes, which will be incorporated into the patient's clinical record in prescribed time frames.

• Successful completion of a physical therapy assistant program at a school of physical therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Physical Therapy Assistant License recognized in the state in which practicing.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to and communicate with the adult and geriatric populations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Able to assess data reflecting the client's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each client's requirements relative to their age‑specific needs.
• Demonstrates computer skills sufficient to use the electronic medical record effectively.
• Two years experience working as a Physical Therapy Assistant—hospital and/or home care experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Current auto insurance.
• Reliable transportation.

Background screening is conducted upon acceptance of a contingent job offer, in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

We will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

Optimal Care is an equal‑opportunity employer.