Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA (Home Health)

LHC Group, Inc.; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Physical Therapy Assistant, where you will build meaningful relationships with patients and their families. This role offers the opportunity for independence and career growth while you provide essential care in home health settings. You will be part of a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and inclusion, committed to improving healthcare quality. Embrace a culture of caring and make a significant impact in the lives of others. If you are passionate about serving and enhancing patient well-being, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Continuing Education Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Comprehensive Benefits

Support for Physical and Emotional Wellbeing

Qualifications

• Current license to practice physical therapy in the state.
• Current CPR certification required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Perform treatment and provide exercise instruction to enhance patient well-being.
• Educate patients and coordinate care with healthcare team members.

Skills

Patient Education

Exercise Instruction

Communication Skills

Autonomy

Education

Current Physical Therapy License

CPR Certification

Job description

Summary

We are hiring for a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA, LPTA).

At MS HomeCare, part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust. We value meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other, and the communities we serve. Join us to find a home for your career.

As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you can expect:

• The ability to build trusted, in-person therapist-patient relationships
• Continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Independence and autonomy
• Career growth possibilities

Bring your passion for serving others and your drive to improve healthcare quality.

Responsibilities

The Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA, LPTA) performs treatment, provides exercise instruction, and patient education to enhance patient well-being, following the established plan of care.

• Follow all state-specific laws governing physical therapy in home care, perform only procedures qualified and trained for, and recommend changes to the supervising PT's plan of care.
• Instruct and assist patients with active/passive exercises, muscle re-education, gait, functional activities, ADL, transfers, safety, and prosthetic training.
• Observe, record, and report patient responses and condition changes to the supervising PT, nurse, and/or physician. Coordinate care with healthcare team members as appropriate.
• Educate patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare team members within the scope of practice.

Education and Experience

License Requirements

• Current license, registration, or certification to practice physical therapy in the state.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to reliable transportation.

Company Overview

LHC Group is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

We offer benefits supporting your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review our comprehensive benefits and perks.

Mississippi HomeCare of Hattiesburg, part of the LHC Group family, is a preferred post-acute care provider for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care across home health, hospice, community services, and inpatient care, united by our mission: It's all about helping people.