Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Home Health
Core
Administers physical therapy treatment under the supervision of a Physical Therapist in home health settings for patients with orthopedic, neurological, and cardiac conditions.
Role type
Clinical Physical Therapist Assistant (Home Health)
Builds
Individualized treatment plans and patient rehabilitation outcomes
Domain
Healthcare / Physical Therapy / Home Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Physical therapy treatment administration, individualized treatment planning, patient assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration, documentation, discharge planning, supervision of therapy technicians
Preferred skills
1+ years experience as a Therapy Assistant, additional related education or experience
Technologies
Patient care equipment, therapeutic modalities, telehealth resources
Responsibilities
Conduct 5–6 routine home visits daily, develop and monitor individualized treatment plans, document patient progress and communicate with the supervising Physical Therapist and interdisciplinary team, participate in discharge planning, supervise and delegate tasks to Therapy Technicians and PTA students
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC