Full-Time Home Health PTA: Restore Function at Home

Care; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Care in Glendale, AZ, is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant for full-time home health services. The role involves evaluating patient function, planning care, and implementing PT programs to restore mobility and relieve pain in the patient’s home.

The position requires a graduate from an accredited PT program and AZ state licensure, with the ability to work collaboratively with physicians and family members to ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program and holds Arizona state license.

Responsibilities

• Assist the physician in evaluating the patient’s functional status and environment.
• Assess home environment for safety hazards and architectural barriers; identify equipment needs.
• Perform testing and evaluations (ROM, MM tests, gait, functional analysis) and document findings.
• Complete start-of-care and ongoing assessments and related paperwork per agency policy.
• Reevaluate and adjust patient programs to maximize functional gains and prevent disability.
• Administer prescribed PT treatments and therapeutic exercise protocols.
• Communicate with family, physician, and care team to coordinate care.
• Submit evaluation notes, plan of care changes, and progress reports within required timelines.

Education

Graduate from accredited Physical Therapy program, licensed in AZ

Job description

Care in Glendale, AZ, is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant for full-time home health services. The role involves evaluating patient function, planning care, and implementing PT programs to restore mobility and relieve pain in the patient’s home.

The position requires a graduate from an accredited PT program and AZ state licensure, with the ability to work collaboratively with physicians and family members to ensure high-quality patient care.