Physical Therapist Assistant (Home Health)

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services in Columbus provides in-home physical therapy aimed at improving mobility and independence. The role focuses on safe, patient-centered care delivered directly in patients' homes by a licensed PT under supervision.

You will assess, implement, and adjust treatment plans, document progress, and collaborate closely with families and the care team to support recovery goals.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform hands-on physical therapy in a home setting.
• Excellent communication with patients, families and care teams.
• Accurate progress notes and documentation of treatment.
• Commitment to patient-centered outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled physical therapy services to patients in their homes under supervision of licensed PT.
• Implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical guidance.
• Assess and monitor patient responses and adjust activities as directed.
• Document treatment activities and observations in accordance with care requirements.
• Collaborate with caregivers and the interdisciplinary care team to support recovery goals.

Skills

Hands-on therapy

Safety awareness

Communication with caregivers

Clinical documentation

Job description

Role: Provide skilled physical therapy services to patients in their homes under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.

Key Duties

• Implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical guidance.
• Assess and monitor patient responses to therapy and adjust activities as directed.
• Promote patient safety, wellness, mobility, and functional independence.
• Document treatment activities and observations in accordance with care requirements.
• Collaborate with caregivers and the interdisciplinary care team to support recovery goals.

Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to deliver hands-on therapy in a home setting with strong safety awareness.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with caregivers and care teams.
• Accuracy in monitoring, reporting, and clinical documentation.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and individualized outcomes.