Physical Therapist Assistant

Addus HomeCare; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great culture

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company match

Generous time off

Paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Employee Discount Programs

Work/life balance

Job summary

Addus HomeCare in Jackson, TN is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for full-time home health visits. You will provide direct PT services under a supervising PT, helping patients regain strength and independence in their homes.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, accurate documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery and functional goals.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program with an Associate’s degree approved by APTA.
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the practicing state.
• At least 1 year of PTA experience preferred.
• CPR certification current and valid.
• Ability to make home visits and provide nursing care in home settings.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct PT services according to supervising PT's plan of care and state law.
• Treat patients to relieve pain, restore function, and maximize performance.
• Assist with exercises, gait training, and activities of daily living.
• Administer non-complex modalities as directed by the PT.
• Instruct and motivate patients on functional activities and home programs.
• Monitor progress and report findings to supervising PT and director.
• Prepare clinical notes and progress reports for the chart.
• Notify supervising PT of changes in patient condition and adjust plans as allowed.
• Instruct patients on use of assistive devices and prosthetics.

Skills

Compassionate care

Home health experience

Patient communication

Education

Associate’s degree (PTA)

Tools

CPR certification

Driver's license

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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
• 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