Physical Therapist Assistant

addus; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great culture and team atmosphere

Comprehensive benefits effective the 1

401(k) retirement plan with generous匹配

Job summary

Tennessee Quality Care is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our Home Health team in Jackson, TN. You will provide direct physical therapy under a qualified PT, helping patients regain mobility and independence in their homes.

The role requires an accredited PTA program graduate, current licensure, CPR certification, and reliable transportation for home visits. We offer comprehensive benefits and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program with an AA/AS in PTA approved by APTA.
• Current licensure as a PTA in the state of practice.
• At least 1 year of PTA experience preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy according to the plan of care and state practice act.
• Treat patients to relieve pain, restore function, and maintain max performance.
• Assist in active/passive therapeutic exercises, gait and functional training.
• Administer modalities (heat, cold, electrical, massage) as ordered.
• Instruct and motivate patients in learning functional activities.
• Document treatments and progress in the clinical record.
• Report changes to supervising PT and Directors.
• Instruct patients in use of wheelchairs and assistive devices.

Skills

Home visits capability

CPR certification

Reliable transportation

Independent work

Education

Associate degree PTA (APTA approved)

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Full-time | Home Health | Jackson, TN

Help Patients Thrive—One Home Visit at a Time

Looking for a career where you can make a meaningful difference while enjoying flexibility and work-life balance? Tennessee Quality Care is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our growing Home Health team!

As a PTA, you’ll build meaningful relationships with patients while helping them regain strength, restore mobility, and maintain their independence—all from the comfort of their own homes.

We offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits effective the first of the month
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs
• Work/life balance

What You’ll Do:

• Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of a qualified physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
• Administer non-complex therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, traction, heat, light, cold, water and electrical modalities to clients with relatively stable conditions
• Instruct, motivate and assist clients in learning and improving functional activities
• Observe clients progress and response to treatment and report finding to the physical therapist
• Assist in preparing clinical notes and progress reports documenting physical therapy treatments performed and submit them for review into the clinical record
• Report any changes in the client’s condition to the qualified supervising Physical Therapist and Director of Nursing/ Director of Therapy. Changes in the plan of care may be made following authorization, instruction and supervision by the Physical Therapist
• Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either an Associate’s degree in science or applied science that is approved by American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice
• At least one (1) years’ experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant (preferred)
• Complies and maintains current CPR certification.
• Ability to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance

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