Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN)

addus; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture

Benefits start now

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Referral program

Merit increases

Employee discounts

Work-life balance

Job summary

Tennessee Quality Care in Clarksville, TN is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our Home Health team as a full-time professional. You will provide direct PTA services under supervision, delivering one-on-one care in patients' homes to promote recovery, independence, and comfort.

Join a supportive culture with benefits starting first of the month, a 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program with an associate degree.
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice.
• CPR certification maintained and current.
• Ability to perform home visits and provide care in the home environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy under supervision per plan of care.
• Treats patients to relieve pain and restore function.
• Directs exercises, gait training, and functional activities in home settings.
• Administers therapeutic modalities as appropriate.
• Instructs and motivates patients to improve functional activities.
• Assists in documenting treatments and progress notes.
• Reports changes in patient condition to supervising PT and director.

Education

Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistance

Current PTA licensure in state

CPR certification

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – PRN | Home Health – Clarksville, TN!
Transform Lives—One Home Visit at a Time

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.

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.