Physical Therapist Assistant

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Bushland (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support licensed physical therapists in delivering hands-on treatment to patients recovering from illnesses and injuries. You will guide patients through therapeutic exercises and mobility training, while monitoring and documenting progress.

Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, you will educate patients and families on safe movement, home exercise routines, and individualized care plans to promote

Qualifications

• Licensure or certification as required for practice.
• Strong understanding of therapeutic techniques and patient care.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to support individualized treatment plans in a growth‑focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist physical therapists in delivering hands‑on treatment to patients recovering from major illnesses and injuries.
• Guide patients through therapeutic exercises and mobility training.
• Monitor, document, and report patient progress.
• Educate patients and families on safe movement and home exercise routines.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide patient-centered care.

Skills

Therapeutic techniques

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

Licensure or certification as required

Job description

• Assist physical therapists in delivering hands‑on treatment to patients recovering from major illnesses and injuries.
• Guide patients through therapeutic exercises and mobility training.
• Monitor, document, and report patient progress.
• Educate patients and families on safe movement and home exercise routines.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide patient-centered care.

Role

Physical Therapist Assistant

Responsibilities

• Assist physical therapists in delivering hands‑on treatment to patients recovering from major illnesses and injuries.
• Guide patients through therapeutic exercises and mobility training.
• Monitor, document, and report patient progress.
• Educate patients and families on safe movement and home exercise routines.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide patient-centered care.

Qualifications & Skills

• Relevant licensure or certification as required.
• Strong understanding of therapeutic techniques and patient care.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to support individualized treatment plans in a growth-focused environment.