Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Health

Rosaires Care; Lamy (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosaires Care is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide compassionate in-home physical therapy services under the direction of a licensed PT. You will implement individualized plans, assist with therapeutic exercises, mobility, and balance training, and use adaptive equipment to support independence.

The role emphasizes patient education, documentation, and collaboration with the care team to ensure safe, high-quality home-based care for diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• Completed accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program with license supervision requirements.
• Strong patient care, empathy and communication skills.
• Competence with therapeutic exercise, mobility and balance support.
• Attention to detail for documentation and safety.
• Ability to collaborate with a care team and educate families effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering patient-specific interventions to support function and independence.
• Support therapeutic exercise programs, mobility training, and balance activities.
• Use and assist with adaptive equipment as directed.
• Document patient progress accurately and timely.
• Communicate with the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate care.
• Educate patients and families on exercises, safety, and home care strategies.
• Promote a safe environment and patient independence.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited PTA program

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (In-Home)Provide compassionate, high-quality physical therapy services in patients’ homes under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist. Implement individualized treatment plans by assisting with therapeutic exercises, mobility and balance training, and the use of adaptive equipment.

Physical Therapist Assistant (In-Home)Provide compassionate, high-quality physical therapy services in patients’ homes under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist. Implement individualized treatment plans by assisting with therapeutic exercises, mobility and balance training, and the use of adaptive equipment.Key Duties Include

• Assist in delivering patient-specific interventions to support function and independence
• Support therapeutic exercise programs, mobility training, and balance activities
• Use and assist with adaptive equipment as directed
• Document patient progress accurately and timely
• Communicate with the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate care
• Educate patients and families on exercises, safety, and home care strategies
• Promote a safe environment and patient independence

Qualifications & Skills

• Completion of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and ability to work under licensed supervision
• Strong patient care, empathy, and communication skills
• Competence with therapeutic exercise, mobility, and balance support
• Attention to detail for documentation and safety
• Ability to collaborate with a care team and educate families effectively