Physical Therapist Assistant 2025013354

This is a Job Description for a Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA (Home Health) in Grenada, Mississippi.Summary[]{#_Hlk142289191}[]{#_Hlk142304825}: We are hiring for a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA, LPTA). This position will be shared between our Bruce and Grenada coverage areas. The Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA, LPTA) performs treatment and provides exercise instruction and patient education aimed at improving/enhancing the patient's well-being while following the established plan of care.Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for following all state specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care, to follow the treatment set only as defined by the supervising PT; to perform only those procedures that he/she is qualified and trained to perform and to make all recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising Physical Therapist. Instructs and aids patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training. Observes, records, and reports to the supervising PT, the nurse supervisor, and/or the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition. Coordinates care with the other members of the healthcare team as appropriate. Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the areas of therapy within the scope of the physical therapy assistant.Requirements and Qualifications: Current licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in state of practice. Current CPR certification is required. Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.