Independence Therapy | Merced, CA (Merced County) | Full-Time / Part-Time / Contract | $90–$120/visit DOE
New to home health? We offer top tier home health training — and you go at your own speed. Independence is a home health therapy contracting company connecting skilled therapy professionals with meaningful opportunities across California. We're actively hiring Physical Therapist Assistants in the Merced/Merced County area — and we specialize in bringing clinic-based or facility-based PTAs into home health with structured, hands-on training built around your schedule and learning pace.
Already working full-time? Don't quit your day job — seriously. Whether you're currently working in Outpatient, Inpatient, SNF, or even another home health agency — you don't have to give that up to work with us. Independence is built for assistants who want to keep their current position while opening a path to a fantastic new opportunity. We train you on your terms, at your pace, without disrupting what you already have going. Think of it as the best of both worlds while you transition into home health on your own timeline.
What We Offer:
- Top tier home health training — visit note documentation and skilled PTA criteria at a pace that works for you
- The flexibility to train and work with us without leaving your current job
- Flexible scheduling — you set your caseload
- Competitive per-visit pay with mileage reimbursement
- Ongoing CEU and clinical support
- Stable caseload from established Medicare-certified home health agency partners
You're a Great Fit If You:
- Hold an active California PTA license — or are currently in the process of obtaining one
- Are currently working in outpatient, inpatient, SNF, or another home health setting and want to expand your opportunities
- Are motivated, self-directed, and comfortable working independently in the field
- Are a new grad open to building a home health skill set from day one
REQUIRED SCREENING QUESTION To be considered, you must answer YES to the following: Do you currently hold a California Physical Therapist Assistant license issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California, or are you actively in the process of obtaining one? Applications that answer NO will not be reviewed.
Apply now — most candidates hear back within 48 hours
Pay: $90.00 - $120.00 per hour
Work Location: In person