Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Health Marketing; Espanola (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Marketing is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support home and community-based care for seniors and individuals with disabilities. The role partners with a licensed Physical Therapist to deliver compassionate, hands-on therapy in patient homes and community settings.

You will guide therapeutic exercises, monitor progress, educate patients and caregivers, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care across services.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care.
• Ability to assist with therapeutic exercise and mobility improvement.
• Effective communication with patients and caregivers.
• Reliable documentation and record-keeping practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing treatment plans developed by a Physical Therapist.
• Deliver hands-on therapeutic exercises and activities to improve mobility, strength, and independence.
• Educate patients and caregivers on care strategies and proper use of exercises.
• Monitor and document patient progress and report concerns to the supervising clinician.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support coordinated, patient-centered care.

Skills

Compassionate care

Exercise assistance

Patient education

Documentation

Team collaboration

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant role supporting home and community-based care for seniors and individuals with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing treatment plans developed by a Physical Therapist.
• Deliver hands-on therapeutic exercises and activities to improve mobility, strength, and independence.
• Educate patients and caregivers on care strategies and proper use of exercises.
• Monitor and document patient progress and report concerns to the supervising clinician.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support coordinated, patient-centered care.

Qualifications & Skills

• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care.
• Strong ability to assist with therapeutic exercise and mobility improvement.
• Effective communication skills for patient and caregiver education.
• Reliable documentation and record-keeping practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.