License Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) - Home Health

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide in-home physical therapy under a PT plan of care. You will perform treatments, educate patients and families, and document progress during home visits.

Responsibilities include collecting health data, implementing modalities, coordinating with the care team, and ensuring safety and quality outcomes. Travel to patient residences is required; BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved PTA program.
• Current state licensure as a PTA.
• Maintain driver's license and auto insurance; own vehicle.
• 1 year experience as licensed PTA in clinical care or home health (preferred).
• BLS HCP certification required.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned patient caseload daily with documentation per plan of care.
• Collect health data from home assessments, telephonic contacts, and EMR.
• Implement care programs including modalities, procedures, exercise, and education per PT plan.
• Document and execute plan of care addressing patient/family needs and discharge planning.
• Provide and document patient/family education on deficits, goals, techniques, and home program with equipment use.
• Observe, record, and report treatment reactions or condition changes to physician/PT.
• Communicate updates on schedules, patient data and orders with multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure clear, timely documentation per policy and standards; meet productivity targets.
• Perform treatments per State PT Practice Act, Home Health Conditions, JCAHO, Medicare, OASIS, and agency policy.
• Promote shared governance, decision-making, and research to improve outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Patient education

Education

Graduate PTA program

Licensed PTA

Driver's license & auto insurance

Personal vehicle maintained

1 year PTA experience (preferred)

BLS HCP certification

Job description

Essential Functions

• Manage assigned patient caseload daily, ensuring timely care and 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 PT plan.
• Document and execute plan of care addressing patient/family needs, discharge planning, and resource use.
• Apply clinical reasoning and skills for accurate assessments, therapy effectiveness, and prioritization of needs.
• Provide and document patient/family education on deficits, goals, techniques, and home program with equipment use.
• Observe, record, and report treatment reactions or condition changes to physician/PT.
• Communicate updates on schedules, patient data, and orders with multidisciplinary team.
• Incorporate short- and long-term goals into therapy, documented in visit notes.
• Support collaboration with physician and PT leadership for timely feedback on patient condition or care changes.
• Ensure clear, timely, complete documentation per policy and standards; meet productivity targets.
• Perform treatments per State PT Practice Act, Home Health Conditions, JCAHO, Medicare, OASIS, and agency policy.
• Promote shared governance, decision-making, and research to improve outcomes.
• Maintain current PT knowledge and competence; integrate evidence and research into practice.
• Contribute to quality PT practice; communicate effectively in all formats.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and others in PT practice.
• Evaluate own practice against standards, regulations, and accept constructive feedback.
• Use appropriate resources for safe, effective, and cost-conscious PT services.

Physical Requirements

Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 50 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Ability to travel extensively during all seasons to assigned patients place of residence. Works in a variety of home environments and conditions. Must speak English in good, understandable terms. Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch. Finger dexterity. Critical thinking and ability to concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions. Ability to work flexible schedule to meet patients' needs. Personal Protective Equipment such as gloves, goggles, gowns, and masks are sometimes required due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals or blood and body fluids.

Education, Experience and Certifications

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

Additional Qualifications For Special Patient Populations

• Pediatrics: 1-year pediatric experience within the past 5 years (preferred) OR education and training provided by Healthy@Home.

Patient Population Served

• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development principles.
• Demonstrates skills and competency appropriate to age, culture, developmental stage, and special needs of patients served.

Protected Health Information (PHI)

• Limit access to PHI to information reasonably necessary to perform job duties.
• Share information only on a need-to-know basis for work purposes.