Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Health

Health Here; Bradenton (FL); Remote; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Here is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide compassionate, high-quality home-based physical therapy under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The role focuses on helping patients regain independence at home through therapeutic exercises, gait training, and functional mobility interventions.

The PTA will document care accurately in the EMR, educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans and safe mobility techniques, and collaborate with an

Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapy Assistant licensure/certification (as required).
• Strong clinical skills in mobility, exercise instruction, and gait training.
• Excellent communication and patient/caregiver education abilities.
• Reliable documentation skills and EMR proficiency.
• Compassionate, patient-centered mindset and strong teamwork orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with therapeutic exercises, gait training, and functional mobility interventions.
• Help patients regain independence, safely manage chronic conditions, and remain at home.
• Document patient care accurately in the EMR.
• Educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans, exercises, and safe mobility techniques.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to support patient outcomes.

Skills

Mobility training

Gait training

EMR proficiency

Patient education

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant

providing compassionate, high-quality home-based physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with therapeutic exercises, gait training, and functional mobility interventions.
• Help patients regain independence, safely manage chronic conditions, and remain at home.
• Document patient care accurately in the EMR.
• Educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans, exercises, and safe mobility techniques.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to support patient outcomes.

Qualifications & Skills

• Active Physical Therapy Assistant licensure/certification (as required).
• Strong clinical skills in mobility, exercise instruction, and gait training.
• Excellent communication and patient/caregiver education abilities.
• Reliable documentation skills and EMR proficiency.
• Compassionate, patient-centered mindset and strong teamwork orientation.