Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health

Compassus; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bon Secours Home Care and Hospice by Compassus is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to support therapy sessions in a home care setting. You will assist therapists, help patients reach mobility goals, and use AI-supported documentation to capture session details efficiently.

This role emphasizes patient-centered care, reduced documentation burden, and work-life balance through technology-driven workflows designed to ensure compliant care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Associate Degree from an accredited PTA program.
• 1 year PTA experience in home care or rehabilitation setting.
• Active and unencumbered Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license in state(s) of employment.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire (American Heart Association).

Responsibilities

• Support PTs in therapy sessions aimed at patient mobility improvement.
• Use AI tools to document therapy outcomes efficiently.
• Focus on meaningful interactions while minimizing documentation distractions.

Skills

AI documentation

Education

PTA degree (Bachelor/Associate)

Tools

AI documentation tools

Job description

Company: Bon Secours Home Care and Hospice by Compassus Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Position Summary: As a PTA, your role is to provide therapy assistance and help patients reach their recovery goals. With AI-supported documentation, you can spend more time delivering hands‑on care while efficiently capturing key session details.

Patient‑Centered Care: Spend more time providing hands‑on, compassionate care to patients.

Reduced Documentation Burden: Use AI‑supported tools to streamline clinical notes and regain personal time.

Work‑Life Balance: Cut down on after‑hours documentation, allowing more time for family and personal priorities.

Enhanced Efficiency: Experience an easier transition to technology‑driven workflows that simplify compliance with care standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support PTs in therapy sessions aimed at patient mobility improvement.
• Use AI tools to assist in documenting therapy outcomes efficiently.
• Focus on meaningful interactions while minimizing documentation distractions.

Education and/or Experience

• A Bachelor/Associate Degree from an accredited Assistant school of Physical Therapy.
• 1 year of Physical Therapy Assistant experience in a home care or rehabilitation setting.
• Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations Active and unencumbered Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license in state(s) of employment required.
• Required within 30 days of hire - National Provider BLS - American Heart Association. #LI-KS1

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