Gilbert
Job Description (PTA) Home Health About the Role The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) plays a vital role in delivering high-quality rehabilitative care to patients in the comfort of their homes. Working under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT), the PTA implements individualized treatment plans to support patients recovering from injury, surgery, or managing chronic conditions. This position focuses on improving mobility, reducing pain, and enhancing overall physical function through therapeutic exercises, modalities, and patient education. The PTA monitors patient progress, communicates with the interdisciplinary care team, and ensures accurate documentation to maintain continuity of care and compliance with regulatory standards. The PTA is instrumental in helping patients regain independence and improve their overall quality of life. Job Overview Join our team as a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients. As part of a dedicated healthcare organization, you will provide intermittent physical therapy services in patients’ residences in accordance with physician orders and established plans of care. Minimum Qualifications • Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program (CAPTE approved), • Current, active, and unencumbered PTA license in the State of Arizona (or equivalent), • Basic Life Support (BLS) or American Heart Association CPR certification, • At least one (1) year of full-time clinical experience (or 2,000 hours) to practice under general supervision, • Strong knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and therapeutic techniques, • Minimum of 6 months experience in home health setting under general supervision, • Experience in outpatient, inpatient, or rehabilitation settings, • Experience working with diverse adult patient populations, • Provide physical therapy services under the plan of care established by the supervising PT, • Implement individualized treatment plans including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modalities, • Monitor, observe, and document patient responses and progress during each visit, • Communicate patient status and updates to the supervising PT and interdisciplinary team, • Educate patients, families, and caregivers on:, • Home exercise programs, • Safety precautions, • Use of assistive devices, • Activities of daily living (ADLs), • Participate in care planning with the healthcare team, • Maintain timely and accurate documentation per agency policy and regulatory requirements, • Adhere to all agency policies, procedures, and professional standards, • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient care environment, • Strong clinical and hands-on therapeutic skills, • Effective communication and collaboration with patients and care teams, • Excellent organizational and time management skills, • Ability to maintain a structured workflow, calendar, and schedule to ensure time management, • Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, • High level of empathy, patience, and patient-centered care approach, • Ability to participate in frequent physical activity throughout the workday, • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift for extended periods, • Ability to lift, move, or transfer patients and equipment (20–50 pounds), • Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks including bending, lifting, and reaching, • Home health setting (patient residences), • Frequent travel within assigned service area, • Independent field-based work with team collaboration