Flexible Home Health PTA: One-on-One Care & Autonomy

Interim HealthCare Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Interim HealthCare Inc. in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to deliver one-on-one therapy in patients' homes across Lynchburg and surrounding areas.

The role involves traveling to patient homes under a supervising PT, providing individualized treatment plans, and supporting independence, mobility, and safety, with flexible part-time or PRN scheduling.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program.
• Active Virginia PTA license.
• Minimum 1 year PTA experience preferred (home health preferred).
• CPR certification and TB baseline screening required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good clinical judgment and ability to work independently.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout the service area.
• Compassionate, patient-focused and team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based physical therapy services under the direction of a supervising Physical Therapist.
• Assist patients with therapeutic exercises, stretching, balance training, gait training, and mobility activities.
• Monitor patient progress and report changes in condition to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Reinforce and carry out individualized treatment plans established by the Physical Therapist.
• Educate patients and family members on exercises, mobility techniques, safety precautions, and home exercise programs.
• Assist patients in improving strength, endurance, coordination, and functional mobility.
• Document patient visits, progress, and treatment responses accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including RNs, LPNs, CNAs, OTs, and SLPs to support patient goals and continuity of care.
• Maintain compliance with home health regulations and company policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Independence

Travel willingness

Team collaboration

Education

Graduated PTA program

Virginia PTA license

CPR certification

TB baseline screening

Job description

Interim HealthCare Inc. in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to deliver one-on-one therapy in patients' homes across Lynchburg and surrounding areas.

The role involves traveling to patient homes under a supervising PT, providing individualized treatment plans, and supporting independence, mobility, and safety, with flexible part-time or PRN scheduling.