Physical Therapist Assistant

Addus HomeCare; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Jackson, TN, with Addus HomeCare. Work Monday to Friday, enjoy a supportive culture, and make a positive impact on patient's lives while benefiting from generous PTO, flexible scheduling, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Mileage Reimbursement

Flexible daily scheduling

401(k) with Company Match

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Tennessee.
• At least 1 year of experience as a PTA preferred.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy under supervision of a qualified therapist.
• Administers therapeutic exercises and observes patient progress.
• Prepares clinical notes and reports changes to supervising therapist.

Skills

Compassion

Therapeutic techniques

Patient-centered care

Education

Associate’s degree in science or applied science

Job description

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Now Hiring: Full-Time PTA – Home Health | Jackson, TN

Ready to make a difference—on your schedule and in your community?

Tennessee Quality Care is looking for a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our growing Home Health team in Jackson, TN! Enjoy Monday–Friday hours (8:00 AM–4:30 PM)

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Generous Paid Time Off – Because rest matters.
• Mileage Reimbursement – Drive with confidence.
• Flexibly in daily schedule - Make your schedule flexible for your needs.
• 401(k) with Company Match – Invest in your future.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package – We’ve got you covered.
• Supportive Team Culture – You're never alone in the field.
  
  

At Tennessee Quality Care, we don’t just provide care—we build trust and lasting relationships with our patients. Whether it’s recovering at home, managing chronic illness, or navigating end-of-life care, we treat each person like family. Serve patients right in your local community.

If you’re passionate about patient-centered care and ready to make a real impact, apply today and take the next step in a career that cares back.

Text to apply: Texted: 8863 to 334-518-4376

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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