Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN)

Addus HomeCare; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company-m

Generous time off accruals

Paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Employee Discount Programs

Work/life balance

Job summary

Addus HomeCare in Clarksville, TN is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for Home Health. This full-time role involves one-on-one home visits to help patients recover, manage chronic conditions, and maintain independence, guided by a licensed PT.

The PTA will deliver direct therapy, assess progress, and document treatments while collaborating with the clinical team to ensure quality care in patients' homes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program with an associate degree.
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice.
• At least 1 year of PTA experience preferred.
• CPR certification must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy per licensed PT plan of care.
• Treat patients to relieve pain and restore function.
• Assist in active and passive therapeutic exercises and gait training.
• Administer non-complex therapeutic modalities as applicable.
• Instruct and motivate patients in functional activities.
• Observe progress and report findings to supervising PT.
• Prepare and submit clinical notes and progress reports.

Skills

PTA license

Home health care

CPR certification

Transportation

Education

Associate degree PTA

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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
• 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.