Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Part Time

Responsibilities

• Assessing, treating, and educating patients under the supervision of a physical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care.
• Communicating progress and updates to patients, caregivers, and team members.
• Providing treatments to improve or maintain patient function, relieve pain, and ensure safety.
• Teaching patients and caregivers about assistive devices and rehabilitation techniques.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary team members and planning patient discharge.
• Documenting patient observations, treatment progress, and ensuring timely record-keeping.
• Adhering to ethical standards, maintaining confidentiality, and complying with professional guidelines.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited PTA program.
• Current, unrestricted state license as a PTA.
• Valid CPR certification.

Preferred Experience

• In home health therapy.
• OASIS documentation.

Key Skills

• Clinical expertise.
• Communication.
• Collaboration.
• Documentation.
• Adaptability.