Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health - Livingston County

Compassus; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Mercy Health Home Care and Hospice by Compassus is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide therapy assistance and help patients achieve recovery goals in a home care setting. The role leverages AI-supported documentation to free up time for hands-on care and meaningful patient interactions.

Responsibilities include assisting PTs, documenting outcomes efficiently with AI tools, and focusing on compassionate care while reducing documentation burdens and enabling better work-life

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 (American Heart Association) within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient interaction

Documentation efficiency

AI documentation

Education

Bachelor/Associate Degree in PTA

Tools

AI documentation tools

Job description

Company

Mercy Health 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-hoursdocumentation, 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.

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