Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Health

Cookeville Regional Medical Center; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, TN seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for Home Health. The PTA works under the supervision of a home health physical therapist to deliver one-on-one therapy in patients' homes and implement prescribed treatment plans to improve mobility and function.

Required is an associate degree from an accredited PTA program and a Tennessee PTA license, with BLS within 3 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from accredited PTA program.
• PTA license required.
• BLS within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one PTA services in patients' homes.
• Implement treatment plans developed by a Physical Therapist.
• Support patient mobility and function improvements.

Skills

Communication

English literacy

Education

Associate degree in PTA

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Health

Home Health Agency

Cookeville Regional Medical Center

Cookeville , TN

The Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) works under the direction and supervision of a home health physical therapist. The PTA provides one on one therapy with patients in their home and implements treatment plan developed by the Physical Therapist to improve patient mobility and function.

Education: Associates degree from accredited PT assistant program.

Certification & Licensures: Physical Therapy Assistant license required. BLS required within 3 months of hire.

Additional Experience Requirements: New graduate is acceptable. Candidate must have current licensure or be eligible to apply for licensure in the state of Tennessee. Must be able to read and write English.