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Optimal Care

Medicare-certified home health with geriatric care

Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant

Full-Time
$30 - $36+ Mileage reimbursement + 401(k) employer match
Mid
Lansing, MI, USA
In PersonDaily travel within the Lansing service area is required to provide in-home and facility care.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryRehabilitation Therapies

About the job

Requirements
  • Successful completion of a physical therapy assistant program at a school of physical therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
  • A Physical Therapy Assistant license recognized in the state in which the employee practices.
  • Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and valid automobile insurance coverage.
  • Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to and communicate with adult and geriatric populations.
  • Knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
  • Ability to assess data reflecting a client's status and interpret information needed to identify each client's requirements relative to age-specific needs.
  • Computer skills sufficient to use the electronic medical record effectively.
Responsibilities
  • Provide skilled therapy services under the direction of a Physical Therapist by implementing individualized treatment plans.
  • Deliver therapeutic exercises and interventions to help patients recover from illness, injury, or surgery and improve their ability to perform everyday activities safely.
  • Monitor patient progress.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on mobility, safety, and equipment use.
  • Communicate changes in patient condition with the interdisciplinary care team.
  • Provide care to patients in their homes, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes, with daily travel within the service area.
Desired Qualifications
  • At least 2 years of experience working as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
  • Hospital and/or home care experience.

About the company

Optimal Care provides Medicare-certified home health services for seniors, guided by a nurse practitioner-led care model. A nurse practitioner visits patients at home and develops individualized care plans that cover behavioral health, dementia, geriatric, diabetic, wound, and orthopedic care. This in-home, NP-driven approach offers a broad suite of geriatric-focused programs rather than only post-surgical or rehabilitation services. Its goal is to keep seniors safe and healthy at home by coordinating comprehensive, specialty care in their living environments.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Michigan

Founded

2003

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What believers are saying

  • The 2025 Careline and Optimal Home Care merger created broader integrated post-acute coverage.
  • August 2026 website updates signal ongoing investment in service lines and patient acquisition.
  • LinkedIn lists 501-1000 employees, supporting scale for multi-state growth and operational leverage.

What critics are saying

  • Medicare reimbursement cuts can compress margins across physician, home health, and hospice services.
  • Large regional operators can outspend Optimal Care on recruiting, compliance, and payer negotiations.
  • Any hospice billing investigation could threaten referrals, contracts, and the company’s survival.

What makes Optimal Care unique

  • Optimal Care combines physician services, home health, and hospice across one continuum.
  • Its clinician-owned model and Midwest footprint deepen referral relationships and care coordination.
  • Website updates in August 2026 show active service expansion and brand consolidation after 2025 merger.

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Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • Company Vehicle Program
  • Flexible Work Schedule
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Mileage Reimbursement

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