Physical Therapist Assistant (Home Health)

Health, Inc; Santa Clara (NM); Remote; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Health, Inc. seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to provide in-home care, under the supervision of a licensed PT. You will support treatment plans, assist with therapy exercises, and help clients maintain mobility in their own homes.

Travel to client homes is required; you will document progress, collaborate with the care team, and educate families on safety and independence, contributing to improving quality of life for seniors and individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Ability to follow treatment plans and work under licensed PT supervision.
• Strong patient care, communication, and education skills.
• Comfort working with seniors and individuals with disabilities.
• Basic documentation skills and teamwork mindset.
• Reliable transportation to visit client homes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing physical therapy treatment plans under PT supervision.
• Guide therapeutic exercises and mobility training.
• Support gait and balance training to enhance safety.
• Educate clients and families on care, safety and independence.
• Document patient progress and communicate with clinicians.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team.
• Travel to client homes to deliver services.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Education

Teamwork

Education

Accredited PTA program

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (In-Home Care)

Provide compassionate physical therapy support for seniors and individuals with disabilities in their homes. Work under the direction of a licensed physical therapist to implement treatment plans and assist with patient care.

Key Duties

• Assist in implementing physical therapy treatment plans
• Guide therapeutic exercises and support mobility training
• Help with gait and balance training to improve safety
• Educate clients and families on care, safety, and independence
• Document patient progress and assist with clinical communication
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team
• Travel to client homes to deliver services

Qualifications & Skills

• Completion of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
• Ability to follow treatment plans and work under licensed PT supervision
• Strong patient care, communication, and education skills
• Comfort working with seniors and individuals with disabilities
• Basic documentation skills and teamwork mindset
• Reliable transportation to visit client homes