Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN)

Addus HomeCare • Waynesboro, TN

18d • Remote

About The Position

Are you a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) looking for a career with purpose, flexibility, and real impact? At Tennessee Quality Care, we are seeking a compassionate PTA to join our Home Health team. Step beyond the traditional clinical setting and provide one-on-one care helping patients recover, manage chronic conditions, and maintain independence in the comfort of their own homes.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program (Associate’s degree in science or applied science) approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
• Current PTA license in the state of practice
• Current CPR certification
• Ability to perform home visits and provide care in a home environment
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current automobile insurance

Nice To Haves

• At least one (1) year of experience as a PTA

Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy services under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care and state practice guidelines
• Assist patients in relieving pain, restoring function, and achieving maximum performance
• Guide patients through therapeutic exercises, gait training, transfer activities, and functional mobility tasks
• Administer non-complex treatments such as therapeutic exercises, massage, traction, and physical modalities (heat, cold, water, and electrical stimulation)
• Instruct, motivate, and support patients in improving functional abilities
• Observe patient progress and report findings to the supervising Physical Therapist
• Assist with clinical documentation and ensure timely submission of notes and progress reports
• Report changes in patient condition to the supervising Physical Therapist and Director of Nursing/Director of Therapy
• Educate patients on the use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Mileage reimbursement
• 401(k) with company match
• Supportive, team-oriented culture
• Positive and collaborative team environment
• Comprehensive benefits effective the first of the month
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match
• Generous paid time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral program
• Merit-based increases
• Employee discount programs
• Work-life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree