Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

MEP Health; Hurley (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide in-home and community-based one-on-one therapy for elderly, chronically ill, and disabled clients. You will implement treatment plans, guide exercises, and document progress to enhance mobility and safety, supporting independence at home.

Collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team, you will educate clients and caregivers, ensure accurate clinical records, and uphold dignity, respect, and teamwork in client-centered care.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in good standing as required by law.
• Ability to work in home/community settings and deliver one-on-one care.
• Excellent communication and client-centered care approach.
• Familiarity with documentation and progress notes.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary care team.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized treatment plans under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Deliver hands-on therapy and supportive exercises to address patient goals.
• Document patient progress and maintain accurate clinical records.
• Educate clients and caregivers on therapy-related guidance and safety.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to support overall outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Independence

Teamwork

Education

Licensed PTA in good standing

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant

Provide home and community-based, one-on-one therapeutic interventions for elderly, chronically ill, and disabled clients to improve mobility, function, and safety, supporting independence at home.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement individualized treatment plans under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Deliver hands-on therapy and supportive exercises to address patient goals.
• Document patient progress and maintain accurate clinical records.
• Educate clients and caregivers on therapy-related guidance and safety.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to support overall outcomes.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current licensure/certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant as required by law.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for client-centered care.
• Ability to work independently in home/community settings.
• Knowledge of therapeutic exercise and mobility/safety interventions.
• Commitment to dignity, respect, integrity, and teamwork.