Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Health
Pubblicato il 27-08-2026 - Vitalcaring Group in Napoli
Join VitalCaring – Where Your Passion Changes Lives!
Are you looking for a career where compassion meets purpose? At VitalCaring, we’re more than a home health and hospice provider—we’re a family that supports, inspires, and uplifts both our patients and our team members.
Who We Are
Founded in 2021, VitalCaring has grown into a leading provider of home health and hospice services, with over 100 locations across the country. We are committed to fostering a culture of support, growth, and excellence for our team that is the backbone of how we ensure we deliver exceptional patient care.
Why Choose VitalCaring?
Work That Fits Your Life – Discover the ideal balance of purpose and flexibility. As a full-time salaried clinician, you’ll enjoy the stability of a consistent role with the freedom to manage personal commitments throughout your day. Our field team thrives in an environment that empowers them to make a real impact—while still having the time and space to prioritize what matters most at home. With a generous 6 weeks of paid time off each year, you’ll have the opportunity to recharge, reconnect, and return ready to do your best work.
Make a Meaningful Impact – Help patients and families navigate their healthcare journey with compassion and dignity.
Thrive in a Supportive Team – Work with a team who genuinely care and invest in your success.
Grow Your Career – Take advantage of advanced training, mentorship, and career development opportunities.
Competitive Pay & Benefits – Be rewarded for your dedication and expertise with a compensation package that truly reflects your value. Our benefits are thoughtfully designed to support your well-being—offering the flexibility, security, and resources you need to thrive both at work and in life. We celebrate success at every level,
with meaningful recognition for both individual contributions and team achievements.
Health & Wellness
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Pharmacy Benefits
• Virtual & Mental Health Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Supplemental Health & Life Insurance
Financial & Legal
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Referral Program
• Prepaid Legal Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
Work-Life Balance & Perks
• Paid Time Off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition & Continuing Education Reimbursement
Join VitalCaring Group and experience a company that invests in you every step of the way!
Job Summary
At VitalCaring, our team members transform lives and foster hope through genuine caring. The Physical Therapy Assistant provides skilled, compassionate physical therapy services under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist. Guided by our values—trustworthy, capable, compassionate, proactive, and called—you will play an important role in supporting comfort, function, and quality of life for hospice patients and their families. Every encounter is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference.
Essential Functions
Patient Care
- Deliver physical therapy interventions as directed by a qualified Physical Therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care and the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.
- Treat patients to help relieve pain, maintain function, and support maximum safe performance.
- Lead patients through active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle re-education, gait training, functional mobility activities, transfer training, and prosthetic training.
- Utilize physical agents such as heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, and massage in alignment with state practice guidelines.
- Observe and report patient responses, progress, or changes in condition to the Physical Therapist and appropriate agency personnel.
- Instruct patients in the safe use and care of mobility and supportive devices, including wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
Communication & Documentation
- Document clinical notes and updates in a timely and accurate manner; ensure all documentation is incorporated into the patient’s clinical record as required.
- Participate in interdisciplinary care discussions and collaborate with the hospice care team to support coordinated service delivery.
Additional Responsibilities
- Attend home care team meetings, in-service programs, and interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings.
- Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support high-quality patient care.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program with an associate degree in science or applied science (approved by APTA).
- Meets hospice personnel qualifications per §418.114(b)(8).
- Current PTA certification or licensure as required by state law.
- Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills.
- Current CPR certification.
- Licensed driver with a reliable, insured automobile that meets organizational requirements.