Physical Therapist Assistant

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services in the United States seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant (Outpatient Rehab) to support patient-centered rehabilitation under licensed PT supervision. You will help implement treatment plans to restore function, mobility, and independence through therapeutic exercises and modalities.

The role emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, accurate progress documentation, patient and family education for home programs, and strict

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and ability to work under PT supervision.
• Strong understanding of rehabilitation principles, therapeutic exercise, and basic manual techniques.
• Clear communication and patient education skills.
• Accurate documentation and attention to safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, and modalities.
• Monitor patient progress and document outcomes according to clinical standards.
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and self-management strategies.
• Maintain patient safety and follow infection-control procedures.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support a patient-first care approach.

Skills

Rehab principles

Therapeutic exercise

Manual techniques

Communication

Patient education

Documentation

Safety & compliance

Infection control

Education

Accredited PTA program

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (Outpatient Rehab)

Provide high-quality outpatient rehabilitation support by implementing treatment plans under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist. Assist with care focused on restoring function, mobility, and independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, and the use of physical therapy modalities.
• Monitor patient progress and document outcomes according to clinical standards.
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and self-management strategies.
• Maintain patient safety and follow infection-control procedures.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support a patient-first care approach.

Qualifications & Skills

• Completion of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and ability to work under PT supervision.
• Strong understanding of rehabilitation principles, therapeutic exercise, and basic manual techniques.
• Clear communication and patient education skills.
• Accurate documentation and attention to safety and compliance.