Physical Therapist Assistant

Addus HomeCare; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great culture and team atmosphere

Benefits effective the first of the月

401(k) retirement plan with generous 2

Generous time off accruals

Paid holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Employee Discount Programs

Work/life balance

Job summary

Tennessee Quality Care is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our Home Health team. You will deliver direct physical therapy in patients’ homes, helping them regain strength and maintain independence with a focus on comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include implementing the plan of care, supervising therapeutic activities, documenting progress, and coordinating with the supervising therapist. Travel to patient homes in Shelby and Fayette Counties is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program with an Associate degree.
• Current licensure as a PTA in the state of practice.
• 1 year of PTA experience preferred.
• CPR certification current.
• Ability to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy under supervision per plan of care.
• Assist patients with therapeutic exercises, gait and functional training.
• Administer non-complex modalities as appropriate.
• Document treatments and progress notes in the clinical record.
• Report changes to the supervising PT and Director of Therapy.
• Instruct patients in use and care of mobility devices.

Skills

CPR certification

Home visits capability

Transportation to patient homes

Education

Associate degree in science or applied science (PTA)

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Full-time | Home Health | Shelby, and Fayette Counties!

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

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.