Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN)

Addus HomeCare, Inc.; Clarksville (TN); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Comprehensive benefits start soon

Generous PTO accruals

Employee referral program

Merit increases

Employee discount programs

Work–life balance

Job summary

Addus HomeCare, Inc. invites a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our Home Health team in Clarksville, TN. You will provide one-on-one therapy in patients’ homes under a PT’s direction, promoting recovery, function, and independence.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, mileage reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, and a supportive culture with opportunities for growth and recognition. This is a full-time, home-based care role with standard work-life balance expectations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program with an APTA-approved Associate’s degree.
• Current PTA licensure in the state of practice.
• 1+ year PTA experience preferred.
• CPR certification current.
• Ability to travel for home visits with reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy under the direction of a licensed PT and per plan of care.
• Treat patients to relieve pain, restore function, and maximize independence.
• Lead active and passive exercises, gait training, transfers, and prosthetic training.
• Administer therapeutic modalities as appropriate for stable conditions.
• Instruct and motivate patients in functional activities.
• Monitor progress and report changes to the supervising PT.
• Prepare progress notes and documentation for the clinical record.
• Report changes in patient condition to supervising PT and Director of Nursing/ Therapy.
• Instruct patients on care and use of assistive devices.

Education

Associate’s degree PTA (APTA approved)

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – PRN | Home Health – Clarksville, TN!

Are you a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) looking for a career with purpose, flexibility, and real impact? At Tennessee Quality Care, we are seeking a compassionate PTA to join our Home Health team full-time.

Step beyond the traditional clinical setting and provide one-on-one care—helping patients recover, manage chronic conditions, and maintain independence in the comfort of their own homes.

Transform Lives—One Home Visit at a Time

We offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits effective the first of the month
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs
• Work/life balance

What You’ll Do:

• Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of a qualified physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
• Administer non-complex therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, traction, heat, light, cold, water and electrical modalities to clients with relatively stable conditions
• Instruct, motivate and assist clients in learning and improving functional activities
• Observe clients progress and response to treatment and report finding to the physical therapist
• Assist in preparing clinical notes and progress reports documenting physical therapy treatments performed and submit them for review into the clinical record
• Report any changes in the client’s condition to the qualified supervising Physical Therapist and Director of Nursing/ Director of Therapy. Changes in the plan of care may be made following authorization, instruction and supervision by the Physical Therapist
• Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either an Associate’s degree in science or applied science that is approved by American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice
• At least one (1) years’ experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant (preferred)
• Complies and maintains current CPR certification.
• Ability to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance

Serve patients where they live. Grow your career. Be valued. Make an impact.

Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: https://www.indeed.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.