Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Part Time

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC in Alabama seeks a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to deliver skilled therapy in home health settings under a physical therapist's supervision.

You will assess, treat, and educate patients, document progress, and collaborate with caregivers and the care team to support safe, effective discharge planning.

Preferred experience with home health and OASIS documentation is a plus; current CPR certification is required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited PTA program (must-have).
• Current, unrestricted state license as a PTA (must-have).
• Valid CPR certification (must-have).

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and educate patients under supervision of a physical therapist and per physician's plan of care.
• Communicate progress and updates to patients, caregivers, and team members.
• Provide treatments to improve or maintain patient function, relieve pain, and ensure safety.
• Teach patients and caregivers about assistive devices and rehabilitation techniques.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and plan patient discharge.
• Document patient observations, treatment progress, and ensure timely record-keeping.
• Adhere to ethical standards, confidentiality, and professional guidelines.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Communication

Documentation

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Accredited PTA program

Job description

We are seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to provide skilled therapy services in home health settings.

Responsibilities include:

• Assessing, treating, and educating patients under the supervision of a physical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care.
• Communicating progress and updates to patients, caregivers, and team members.
• Providing treatments to improve or maintain patient function, relieve pain, and ensure safety.
• Teaching patients and caregivers about assistive devices and rehabilitation techniques.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary team members and planning patient discharge.
• Documenting patient observations, treatment progress, and ensuring timely record-keeping.
• Adhering to ethical standards, maintaining confidentiality, and complying with professional guidelines.

Qualifications include:

• Graduation from an accredited PTA program.
• Current, unrestricted state license as a PTA.
• Valid CPR certification.

Preferred experience:

in home health therapy and OASIS documentation.

Key skills:

clinical expertise, communication, collaboration, documentation, and adaptability.