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Guardian Angel Home Care
Park Ridge, Illinois

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Pay: $50.00–$65.00 /hr

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Job Description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Health

  • Company: Guardian Angel Home Care Inc.
  • Job Type: Full-time, Part-time
  • Pay: $50.00 – $65.00 per Visit

About Us

Join one of the nation’s premier Home Health and Hospice providers. Guardian Angel Home Care is one of the fastest-growing home health agencies in the country, with over 21 locations nationwide. Many of our branches maintain impressive star ratings and are recognized as leading providers in Home Health, Hospice, and DME services.

When you join our team, you gain access to competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, supportive leadership, state-of-the-art charting through HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB), and advancement opportunities with a rapidly growing organization.

Position Summary

Guardian Angel Home Care is seeking compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) to join our growing Home Health team. The PTA works under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to provide medically prescribed therapy services to patients in their homes while helping improve mobility, strength, independence, and overall quality of life.

Job Responsibilities

  • Conduct medically prescribed therapy programs involving exercise, massage, heat, water, light, and electrical modalities
  • Apply diagnostic and prognostic test results related to muscle, nerve, joint, and functional performance
  • Assist patients with active and passive therapeutic exercises
  • Record and report patient progress and response to treatment
  • Provide therapeutic treatments and recommend equipment needs as appropriate
  • Collaborate with supervising Physical Therapists and interdisciplinary care teams
  • Prepare and maintain accurate clinical documentation
  • Participate in staff meetings, case conferences, in-services, and training programs
  • Assist with discharge planning in coordination with the therapy case manager
  • Communicate with supervisors regarding patient care concerns or additional service needs
  • Follow infection control standards, OSHA guidelines, and agency policies
  • Maintain compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation and all regulatory requirements
  • Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and excellent customer service

Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Graduate of a Physical Therapist Assistant program accredited by the APTA and/or AMA
  • Current PTA license in the state of employment
  • Minimum one (1) year of recent clinical experience preferred
  • Home Health experience preferred but not required

Skills & Abilities

  • Strong clinical skills involving neuromuscular and musculoskeletal treatments
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills
  • Ability to work independently in the field
  • Current CPR certification required
  • Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance required

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Flexible scheduling
  • 401(k)
  • Supportive leadership team
  • Growth and advancement opportunities
  • State-of-the-art charting system (HCHB)

WORK LOCATION: Field-based / In-Home Patient Care

Locations Available

Opportunities available throughout all Guardian Angel Home Care service areas nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides medically prescribed therapy services to patients in their homes to improve mobility, strength, and independence. They are responsible for documenting patient progress, collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical therapyNeuromuscular treatmentMusculoskeletal treatmentOSHA complianceMedicare complianceHome health care

Physical Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $120k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution9 jobs · 6 employers

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Park Ridge

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$547k
Typical market rent
$2,549/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Guardian Angel Home Care

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
Flexible scheduling
401(k)
Supportive leadership team
Growth and advancement opportunities
State-of-the-art charting system (HCHB)