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39122 AH at Home HH: York - Home Care Physical Therapy
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm. This would be covering Indian Land area in Lancaster County.
Pay Range:
$26.55 - $39.85
Job Description
Essential Functions
- Manage assigned patient caseload daily, ensuring timely care and documentation per plan of care and MD orders.
- Collect health data from home assessments, telephonic contacts, and EMR.
- Implement care programs including modalities, procedures, exercise, and education per PT plan.
- Document and execute plan of care addressing patient/family needs, discharge planning, and resource use.
- Apply clinical reasoning and skills for accurate assessments, therapy effectiveness, and prioritization of needs.
- Provide and document patient/family education on deficits, goals, techniques, and home program with equipment use.
- Observe, record, and report treatment reactions or condition changes to physician/PT.
- Communicate updates on schedules, patient data, and orders with multidisciplinary team.
- Incorporate short- and long-term goals into therapy, documented in visit notes.
- Support collaboration with physician and PT leadership for timely feedback on patient condition or care changes.
- Ensure clear, timely, complete documentation per policy and standards; meet productivity targets.
- Perform treatments per State PT Practice Act, Home Health Conditions, JCAHO, Medicare, OASIS, and agency policy.
- Promote shared governance, decision-making, and research to improve outcomes.
- Maintain current PT knowledge and competence; integrate evidence and research into practice.
- Contribute to quality PT practice; communicate effectively in all formats.
- Collaborate with patients, families, and others in PT practice.
- Evaluate own practice against standards, regulations, and accept constructive feedback.
- Use appropriate resources for safe, effective, and cost-conscious PT services.
Physical Requirements
Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 50 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Ability to travel extensively during all seasons to assigned patients' place of residence. Works in a variety of home environments and conditions. Must speak English in good, understandable terms. Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch. Finger dexterity. Critical thinking and ability to concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions. Ability to work flexible schedule to meet patients' needs. Personal Protective Equipment such as gloves, goggles, gowns, and masks are sometimes required due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals or blood and body fluids.
Education, Experience and Certifications
- Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) program (required).
- Current state licensure as a PTA (required).
- Maintain current state driver’s license and auto insurance at all times.
- Personal vehicle must be well maintained and in safe driving condition.
- 1-year experience as a licensed PT in a clinical care setting or home health (preferred).
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) from AHA (required).
Additional qualifications for special patient populations:
- Pediatrics: 1-year pediatric experience within the past 5 years (preferred) OR education and training provided by Healthy@Home.
Patient Population Served:
- Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development principles.
- Demonstrates skills and competency appropriate to age, culture, developmental stage, and special needs of patients served.
Protected Health Information (PHI):
- Limit access to PHI to information reasonably necessary to perform job duties.
- Share information only on a need-to-know basis for work purposes.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Department:
39122 AH at Home HH: York - Home Care Physical Therapy
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm. This would be covering Indian Land area in Lancaster County.
Pay Range:
$26.55 - $39.85
Job Description
Essential Functions
- Manage assigned patient caseload daily, ensuring timely care and documentation per plan of care and MD orders.
- Collect health data from home assessments, telephonic contacts, and EMR.
- Implement care programs including modalities, procedures, exercise, and education per PT plan.
- Document and execute plan of care addressing patient/family needs, discharge planning, and resource use.
- Apply clinical reasoning and skills for accurate assessments, therapy effectiveness, and prioritization of needs.
- Provide and document patient/family education on deficits, goals, techniques, and home program with equipment use.
- Observe, record, and report treatment reactions or condition changes to physician/PT.
- Communicate updates on schedules, patient data, and orders with multidisciplinary team.
- Incorporate short- and long-term goals into therapy, documented in visit notes.
- Support collaboration with physician and PT leadership for timely feedback on patient condition or care changes.
- Ensure clear, timely, complete documentation per policy and standards; meet productivity targets.
- Perform treatments per State PT Practice Act, Home Health Conditions, JCAHO, Medicare, OASIS, and agency policy.
- Promote shared governance, decision-making, and research to improve outcomes.
- Maintain current PT knowledge and competence; integrate evidence and research into practice.
- Contribute to quality PT practice; communicate effectively in all formats.
- Collaborate with patients, families, and others in PT practice.
- Evaluate own practice against standards, regulations, and accept constructive feedback.
- Use appropriate resources for safe, effective, and cost-conscious PT services.
Physical Requirements
Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 50 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Ability to travel extensively during all seasons to assigned patients' place of residence. Works in a variety of home environments and conditions. Must speak English in good, understandable terms. Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch. Finger dexterity. Critical thinking and ability to concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions. Ability to work flexible schedule to meet patients' needs. Personal Protective Equipment such as gloves, goggles, gowns, and masks are sometimes required due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals or blood and body fluids.
Education, Experience and Certifications
- Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) program (required).
- Current state licensure as a PTA (required).
- Maintain current state driver’s license and auto insurance at all times.
- Personal vehicle must be well maintained and in safe driving condition.
- 1-year experience as a licensed PT in a clinical care setting or home health (preferred).
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) from AHA (required).
Additional qualifications for special patient populations:
- Pediatrics: 1-year pediatric experience within the past 5 years (preferred) OR education and training provided by Healthy@Home.
Patient Population Served:
- Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development principles.
- Demonstrates skills and competency appropriate to age, culture, developmental stage, and special needs of patients served.
Protected Health Information (PHI):
- Limit access to PHI to information reasonably necessary to perform job duties.
- Share information only on a need-to-know basis for work purposes.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in LPTA
Verify your LPTA credential meets H-1B requirements
USCIS requires your foreign PTA credential to be evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. associate degree in physical therapy assisting. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved agency before applying, since missing documentation is the most common RFE trigger for LPTA petitions.
Check active LCA filings by employer using OFLC Wage Search
Employers who've filed certified LCAs for LPTA roles have demonstrated both sponsorship intent and prevailing wage compliance. Cross-reference DOL disclosure data to identify healthcare systems and outpatient networks actively sponsoring, not just those claiming openness to it.
Target facilities enrolled in E-Verify first
E-Verify enrollment is required for STEM OPT employers, but it also signals that a healthcare employer has the HR infrastructure to manage work authorization compliance. Skilled nursing facilities and hospital networks already enrolled in E-Verify typically move faster through the LCA and I-129 process.
Use Migrate Mate to filter LPTA roles by sponsorship history
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for physical therapist assistant roles, so you're applying to facilities that have sponsored before rather than guessing from job postings that mention visa openness without evidence.
Negotiate petition timing before accepting an offer
H-1B cap-subject petitions can only be filed for an October 1 start, so if you're not cap-exempt, your offer letter needs to reflect that timeline. Confirm with the employer whether their facility qualifies as a cap-exempt nonprofit or government entity before signing anything.
Understand how the LCA wage level affects your offer
USCIS requires your offered wage to meet the DOL prevailing wage for LPTA roles in your specific metropolitan area. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage tiers for SOC code 31-2021 before comparing offers across different states or metro areas.
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Find LPTA JobsLPTA H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an LPTA role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, USCIS generally recognizes Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant positions as specialty occupations because the role requires at least an associate degree in physical therapy assisting as a minimum entry requirement. The key is that the degree must be in a directly related field. A general associate degree in an unrelated subject won't satisfy the specialty occupation standard, and your employer's job description must reflect the degree requirement explicitly.
Can a foreign-trained PTA get H-1B sponsorship if their degree is from outside the U.S.?
Yes, but your foreign PTA credential must be evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. associate degree in physical therapy assisting by a NACES-approved credential evaluation agency. USCIS reviews that evaluation as part of the I-129 petition. You'll also need to have passed the NPTE and hold a valid state PTA license, since USCIS requires you to meet all standard licensure requirements at the time of filing.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for LPTA positions?
Hospital systems, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, skilled nursing facilities, and home health agencies are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for LPTA roles. Nonprofit hospitals and government-affiliated healthcare facilities may qualify as cap-exempt, which means they can file H-1B petitions year-round rather than waiting for the annual lottery window. You can find employers with verified LCA filing history for this role on Migrate Mate.
What happens to my H-1B if my employer loses my state PTA license renewal?
Your H-1B status is tied to both your employer and your ability to perform the job's core duties, which requires a valid state license for LPTAs. If your license lapses, USCIS considers you unable to maintain the specialty occupation, which puts your status at risk. You must keep your license current in every state where you practice, and if you move to a new state, your employer must file an amended H-1B petition with an updated LCA reflecting the new work location.
Does switching from a per diem LPTA contract to a full-time role require a new H-1B petition?
It depends on whether the new role is with the same employer and in the same location. A material change in employment terms, including a shift from part-time to full-time status or a change in worksite, typically requires your employer to file an amended I-129 with USCIS and a new certified LCA with DOL. Failing to amend when required is a compliance violation that can affect future immigration benefits, so confirm with your employer's immigration contact before the change takes effect.
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