Physical Therapist Assistant

Addus HomeCare, Inc.; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great culture and team atmosphere

Comprehensive benefits effective the 1

401(k) retirement plan with company-m

Generous time off accruals

Paid holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Employee Discount Programs

Work/life balance

Job summary

Addus HomeCare, Inc. in Jackson, TN is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a full-time home health role. You will provide direct PT services under supervision, help patients regain mobility, and support independence in their homes.

Qualifications include an PTA degree, state licensure, CPR certification, and the ability to travel to patient homes. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Graduate PTA with APTA-approved associate degree.
• Current PTA license in state of practice.
• CPR certification and ability to travel to patients' homes.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy under the supervising therapist's direction.
• Treats patients to relieve pain and restore function.
• Directs therapeutic exercises and gait training.
• Administers modalities to patients with stable conditions.
• Instructs and motivates clients in functional activities.
• Observes progress and reports findings to the supervising PT.
• Documents treatments and progress in the clinical record.
• Notifies supervising PT and Director of changes to plan of care.
• Instructs patients in care and use of mobility aids.

Skills

CPR certification

Home visits

Reliable transportation

Education

AS/ASPA PTA degree (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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Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: https://www.indeed.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.