Physical Therapy Assistant PRN

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Roswell (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to support patient rehabilitation under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The PTA will implement treatment plans, select activities, and adjust goals collaboratively with the supervising PT.

The role emphasizes patient and family education, discharge planning, and referrals to community resources, with a focus on high-quality customer service and teamwork. Compliance with safety and organizational policies is required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Physical Therapy or related field.
• Active PTA license.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans with PTA supervision.
• Provide patient and family education and discharge instructions.
• Document treatment sessions and reports.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional standards.
• Communicate with team and participate in meetings and development.
• Promote teamwork and positive patient experience.
• Follow safety, infection prevention and organizational policies.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service orientation

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

Education

Associates degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Role: Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) supporting patient rehabilitation under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities include:

• Implementing treatment plans, selecting appropriate activities, and adjusting goals collaboratively.
• Providing patient and family education, discharge instructions, and referrals to community resources.
• Documenting treatment sessions per departmental protocols and completing required reports.
• Maintaining ethical standards, confidentiality, punctuality, and proper attire.
• Communicating effectively with team members and participating in meetings, training, and professional development.
• Fostering a positive environment, ensuring excellent customer service, and promoting teamwork.
• Adhering to safety, infection prevention, and organizational policies.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Physical Therapy or related field and a valid PTA license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Effective communication, customer service orientation, team collaboration, and basic computer skills.

Additional: Participation in mandatory education, maintaining licensure, and supporting organizational standards are required.