Local Contract Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant

PRIDE Health is seeking a local contract Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant for a local contract job in Eufaula, Alabama.

PRIDE Health is seeking a local contract Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant for a local contract job in Eufaula, Alabama.

• Specialty:
  Physical Therapy Assistant
• Discipline:
  Therapy
• Start Date:
  
  10/12/2026
• Duration:
  27 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Local Contract

Pride Health is actively hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our client's Home Health Team
.

Location: Eufaula, AL 36027

Pay Rate: Up to $45.00/hour (W-2)

Setting: Home Health

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Hours: 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week

Coverage Area: Eufaula, AL and surrounding areas

Productivity Expectation: 30 points

Mileage Reimbursement:
Yes (between patient visits, from first patient to last patient)

On-Call/Weekend Requirement:
None

Dress Code:
Navy Scrubs

Position Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA/LPTA) to provide high-quality home health services to patients in Eufaula, Alabama, and surrounding communities. The PTA will work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to implement treatment plans, improve patient mobility and function, and support patients in achieving their rehabilitation goals within the home environment.

Key Result Areas (KRAs):

• Execute prescribed physical therapy treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, ensuring compliance with Alabama state regulations and best clinical practices.
• Provide hands-on patient rehabilitation services, including therapeutic exercises, gait training, mobility enhancement, transfer assistance, ADL training, safety education, and prosthetic training.
• Monitor, document, and communicate patient progress, treatment responses, and changes in condition to the supervising PT and interdisciplinary care team.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapy techniques, home exercise programs, safety measures, and strategies to support functional independence.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in home health settings while maintaining accurate documentation, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and demonstrating professionalism and compassion.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Current PTA/LPTA license in the State of Alabama.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license.
• Reliable transportation with current vehicle insurance.
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned coverage area.
• Ability to safely perform physical duties required for patient care, including lifting, transferring, positioning, and mobility assistance.

Preferred Skills & Attributes:

• Previous Home Health experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent documentation and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
• Adaptability to various home care environments and patient populations.

PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.

Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life &…