Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Health

The Bartlett Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living; El Paso (TX); Remote; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bartlett Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living in El Paso, TX is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our home health team. The PTA will provide therapy services to patients in their homes under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, clinical competency, and a commitment to helping patients regain mobility and independence.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Current PTA license in Texas.
• CPR certification.
• Experience in home health care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver physical therapy treatments in patients' homes per the care plan.
• Implement therapeutic programs including exercises, gait, balance, and pain management.
• Observe and report progress to supervising Physical Therapist.
• Educate patients and caregivers on safe home exercises.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care provided.
• Follow plan of care and comply with regulations.
• Communicate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team.
• Ensure a safe home environment for therapy activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical competency

Home health experience

Documentation skills

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Home Health
Location: El Paso, Texas
Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / PRN
Reports To: Physical Therapist / Clinical Supervisor

Job Summary:

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our home health team. The PTA will provide therapy services to patients in their homes under the supervision and direction of a licensed Physical Therapist. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, clinical competency, and a commitment to helping patients regain their mobility and independence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver physical therapy treatments to patients in their homes according to the care plan established by the supervising Physical Therapist.

• Assist in implementing therapeutic programs including exercises, functional training, gait training, balance work, and pain management.

• Observe and report patient progress, response to treatment, and any changes in condition to the supervising Physical Therapist.

• Educate patients and caregivers on safe techniques and exercises to continue therapy at home.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of all care provided.

• Follow the Physical Therapist's plan of care while adhering to agency, state, and federal regulations.

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.

• Ensure a safe home environment for therapy activities.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.

• Current PTA license in the state of Texas.

• CPR certification.

• Previous experience in home long

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Working Conditions:

• Frequent travel between patient homes within a defined service area.

• Physically demanding work that may require lifting, transferring, or positioning patients.

• Must be comfortable working in a variety of home settings.