Compassionate PTA: Home Health & Hospice Care

VitalCaring Group; Carthage (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Employee referral program

Prepaid legal plans

Identity theft protection

Job summary

VitalCaring Group in Texas seeks a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to provide skilled, compassionate therapy under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist within home health and hospice settings.

You will support comfort, function, and quality of life for patients, participate in interdisciplinary care, and engage in ongoing training and mentorship to advance your clinical skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program with an associate degree (APTA-approved).
• Current PTA certification or licensure as required by state law.
• Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with a reliable, insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Deliver physical therapy interventions as directed by a licensed Physical Therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care and state guidelines.
• Treat patients to relieve pain, maintain function, and support maximum safe performance.
• Lead patients through active and passive therapeutic exercises, gait training, and functional mobility activities.
• Utilize physical agents (heat, cold, ultrasound, massage, etc.) in line with state practice guidelines.
• Observe and report patient progress or changes to the Physical Therapist and agency personnel.
• Instruct patients in the safe use of mobility devices (wheelchairs, braces, canes, etc.).
• Document clinical notes and updates in the patient’s clinical record; participate in interdisciplinary care discussions.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree in PTA (APTA-approved)

Job description

VitalCaring Group in Texas seeks a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to provide skilled, compassionate therapy under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist within home health and hospice settings.

You will support comfort, function, and quality of life for patients, participate in interdisciplinary care, and engage in ongoing training and mentorship to advance your clinical skills.