Home Health PTA - Flexible Schedule, 401k & Growth

Lifecare-Home-Health-Family-1; Lake Worth (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) operates under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to implement established treatment plans in patients' homes across Texas. You will assist with therapeutic exercises, device use, and progress documentation while maintaining patient safety and high ethical standards.

You should have at least 1 year of PT experience (home health preferred), an active PTA license, reliable transportation, and excellent communication skills in English.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience as a PTA in a clinical care setting.
• Preferred: Home health experience.
• Current PTA license in the applicable state(s).

Responsibilities

• Treat the patient in accordance with a plan designed by the Physical Therapist and coordinate with other team members.
• Provide education and training to patients and family regarding the therapy plan, home exercise program, and home safety.
• Take measurements related to patient condition and report changes to the supervising physical therapist.
• Maintain professionalism in line with ethics and report any concerns.
• Document patient treatment and progress to the physical therapist and Agency/supervisor.
• Participate in face-to-face patient conferences with the Physical Therapist as required by state regulations.
• Participate in mandatory case conferences.
• Ensure timely completion of documentation per company policy.
• Engage in ongoing education and maintain licensure prerequisites.

Skills

Therapy skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision-making

Hepatitis profile

English proficiency

Education

PTA associate degree

Job description

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) operates under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to implement established treatment plans in patients' homes across Texas. You will assist with therapeutic exercises, device use, and progress documentation while maintaining patient safety and high ethical standards.

You should have at least 1 year of PT experience (home health preferred), an active PTA license, reliable transportation, and excellent communication skills in English.