Home Health PTA: Patient-Centric Therapy & Education

Carolinas Medical Center at Home, LLC; Pumpkin Center (NC); Remote; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolinas Medical Center at Home, LLC is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide in-home physical therapy services across patient populations. You will manage caseloads, collect data, implement treatment plans, educate patients and families, and coordinate with physicians and PT leadership.

Responsibilities include timely documentation, adherence to policy, safety during home visits, and ongoing professional development in evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved PTA program (required).
• Current state licensure as a PTA (required).
• Maintain current state driver’s license and auto insurance. Personal vehicle must be well maintained.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) from AHA (required).
• 1-year experience as a licensed PT in clinical care or home health (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned patient caseload daily with documentation per plan of care and MD orders.
• Collect health data from home assessments, telephonic contacts, and EMR.
• Implement care programs including modalities, procedures, exercise, and education per PTA plan.
• Document and address patient/family needs, discharge planning, and resource use.
• Provide and document patient/family education on deficits, goals, techniques, and home program with equipment use.
• Collaborate with physician and PT leadership for timely feedback on patient condition or care changes.

Skills

English proficiency

Critical thinking

Communication with patients/families

Observation and documentation

Education

PTA program graduate

Current state PTA licensure

Driver's license & auto insurance

BLS HCP certification

1-year PT experience (preferred)

Job description

Carolinas Medical Center at Home, LLC is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide in-home physical therapy services across patient populations. You will manage caseloads, collect data, implement treatment plans, educate patients and families, and coordinate with physicians and PT leadership.

Responsibilities include timely documentation, adherence to policy, safety during home visits, and ongoing professional development in evidence-based practice.