Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – PRN - Home Health Longview, TX
About The Position
BrightStar Care of Tyler & Longview is seeking a compassionate, dependable Physical Therapist Assistant to provide individualized home health care to patients in Longview, Texas, and surrounding communities. The role focuses on helping patients improve mobility and perform everyday activities. The PTA works under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, implementing an established plan of care and collaborating with the nurse-led care team to support recovery at home. This part-time position provides care in patients’ residences. Compensation is $30–$34 per hour, based on experience and qualifications. The role involves one-on-one patient care, adapting treatment to the home environment, and building respectful relationships with patients and caregivers. Reliable transportation is needed to travel between patient homes.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- Current, active Texas Physical Therapist Assistant license.
- Ability to deliver care within the PTA role and follow the supervising Physical Therapist’s plan of care.
- Strong communication skills and a patient-centered approach.
- Good organization, time management, and attention to documentation.
- Confidence working in patients’ homes while maintaining communication with the supervising Physical Therapist and care team.
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel between patient homes.
Nice To Haves
- Home health experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Implement physical therapy interventions according to the supervising Physical Therapist’s established plan of care.
- Guide patients through therapeutic exercises to improve strength, endurance, flexibility, and functional mobility.
- Provide gait, balance, and coordination training to support safer movement and reduce fall risk.
- Complete accurate, timely documentation of interventions, patient responses, and progress toward established goals.
- Coordinate visits and communicate scheduling changes with patients, caregivers, and the office.
- Collaborate with the Physical Therapist, nurses, and other care team members to support continuity of care.
Benefits
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on patients’ daily lives and independence.
- Personalized care in a meaningful home health setting.
- Collaboration with a licensed Physical Therapist and nurse-led care team.
- Ongoing relationships with patients and caregivers throughout recovery.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
