Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Full-Time | Home Health – Jackson, TN

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 full-time.

Step beyond the traditional clinical setting and provide meaningful, one-on-one care—helping patients recover, manage chronic conditions, and maintain independence in the place they feel most comfortable: their home.

• Competitive pay
• PTO and paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Monday–Friday schedule (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive, team-oriented culture

Here, you're more than a number—you're a valued part of a team making a real difference every day.

• Positive and collaborative team environment
• 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

• 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, electrical stimulation, etc.)
• Instruct, motivate, and support patients in improving functional abilities
• Observe and document patient progress and report findings to the supervising Physical Therapist
• Assist with clinical documentation and ensure timely submission of notes and reports
• Report changes in patient condition to the supervising Physical Therapist and Director of Nursing/Director of Therapy
• Educate patients on the safe use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetics

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

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Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index.