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 prepared to use your Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) expertise to significantly impact seniors' lives? A talented, creative, and compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) is needed to join a dynamic team at Concordia Visiting Nurses to see patients in and around our Monroeville service area. This role offers the opportunity to build relationships with patients, empower them to regain independence, and help them live their best lives.

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY for the Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) position?

Competitive compensation and benefits package include

• New Higher Rates! Compensation will be determined based on years of experience, applicable certifications and by the number of visits completed each week.
• 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

Reasons to work here:

• Make a true difference: Witness firsthand the impact of your care on patients' health and well-being.
• Build deep relationships: Form lasting connections with patients and their families as you guide them on their health journey.
• Enjoy autonomy and flexibility: Manage your own schedule, prioritize tasks, and collaborate with the supervising physical therapist to make decisions on patient care.
• Continuous growth: Access to paid training, scholarships, and opportunities to specialize your skills.
• Supportive environment: Work alongside a collaborative team that values your contributions and encourages professional development.

What You'll Do as Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA):

• Makes home visits to patients in accordance with the physician’s plan of care
• Implements the therapy program established by the LPT, providing services to prevent disability, relieve pain, restoring function and independence to achieve the patient’s full potential following disease or injury.
• Assists in teaching patients and in planning discharge from physical therapy services
• Make a true difference: Witness firsthand the impact of your care on patients' health and well-being.
• Build deep relationships: Form lasting connections with patients and their families as you guide them on their health journey.

Qualifications for the Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
• Certified as a physical therapy assistant with an indirect license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Has performed a minimum of 2,000 hours of physical-therapy related acts which have been signed off by a supervising LPT.
• Reliable, independent means of transportation to make home visits. Drivers must have a valid driver’s license and drive a car with insurance limits as established in personnel policies

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.

Concordia Visiting Nurses is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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.