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Physical Therapy Assistant - PTA - Home Health - Full Time

CompanyLifecare Home Health Family
LocationSan Antonio
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 18, 2026
About The Company
At LifeCare Home Health & Hospice Family, we believe care is most effective when it is delivered where patients feel safest, most comfortable, and most in control, at home. We partner closely with physicians, patients, and families to develop individualized plans of care that support recovery, preserve independence, and enhance overall quality of life. Our approach is centered on empowering each patient, helping them manage their health with confidence while reducing the risk of future complications. Across every service we provide, from skilled home health and private duty care to hospice, our focus remains the same. We deliver compassionate, clinically guided care that prioritizes safety, dignity, and meaningful outcomes. LifeCare Home Health Family supports a growing network of trusted care providers across multiple markets, united by a shared commitment to quality and compassion. Each organization within the LifeCare Home Health Family is deeply rooted in the communities it serves, combining local insight and personal connection with the strength, resources, and clinical standards of a larger, unified organization. Our teams are guided by experienced clinicians and care professionals dedicated to delivering consistent, high-quality outcomes across every level of care. We are deeply committed to the highest standards of quality, integrity, and professional ethics. LifeCare Home Health Family operates in full compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations and is Medicare certified through the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Our organization is also licensed and accredited by leading healthcare authorities, including CHAP and The Joint Commission. Our mission is simple. To deliver care that patients trust, physicians prefer, employees are proud of, and communities rely on. Guided by our ICARE values, we lead with integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence in everything we do.
About the Role

Description

Join Life Care Home Health Family!

Serving Texas, Florida, Nevada, and Georgia, we provide skilled nursing, therapy, homecare, hospice, palliative care, and private duty services.

Why Work With Us?

  • Nestmed AI Scribe: Less charting, more caring!
  • Competitive pay, 401k, health & life insurance
  • Flexible schedules & career growth opportunities
  • Continuing education & recognition programs
  • Supportive, family-like team culture

Make a difference in patients’ lives while enjoying work-life balance. Apply today and grow with us!

Physical Therapy Assistant 

General Summary: The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) treats the patient with a specific treatment program designed by the physical therapist, under the guidance of the physical therapist and physician. The PTA is also responsible for coordinating any changes in the patient’s condition to the physical therapist, working toward maximizing the patient’s functional level. 

Patient Population: Has contact with patients in the home setting; understands and demonstrates appropriate behavior when interacting with patients in all populations. 

Essential Functions: 

  1. Treat the patient in accordance with a specific program designed by the Physical Therapist and coordinate this with other team members. 
  2. Provide education and training to patients and family regarding the therapy plan, home exercise program, home safety, and diagnosis/illness.   
  3. Take measurements related to patient’s condition; reports and coordinates these and any other changes to the supervising physical therapist. 
  4. Maintain a level of professionalism consistent with the code of ethics of the APTA and HHP and report any unethical situations to the PT Board or appropriate personnel. 
  5. Provide specific documentation of patient treatment and progress to the physical therapist and Agency. 
  6. Participate in face-to-face patient conferences with the Physical Therapist as required by state regulations. 
  7. Participate in mandatory case conferences. 
  8. Complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner to assure compliance with company policy. 
  9. Demonstrate commitment and professional growth by participating in in-service programs and maintaining/improving competency. 
  10. Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency/licensing board. 

This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned. 

Supervision: N/A  

Requirements

Experience:

  • (1) year experience as a PT in a clinical care setting. 
  • Preferred, Home health experience. 

Skills:

  • Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. 
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively. 
  • Demonstrates proven decision-making skills. 
  • If required to make visits, Hepatitis profile. 
  • Must read, write and comprehend English.

Education:

  • Associate degree from an APTA accredited school of physical therapist assistants.

Licensure/Certification:

  • Current driver’s license in good standing. It is the responsibility of the employee to renew their driver’s license before it expires in order to continue employment. 
  • Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance.
  • Current State professional license as a PTA in any/all applicable states. 
  • Current CPR

On-going employment as a PTA always requires maintenance of a valid PTA license in the state which the therapist practices in and a valid CPR certificate. It is the responsibility of the employee to renew these before they expire in order to continue employment. 

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged standing/walking required.
  • The ability to lift/transfer up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions and allocate resources under stressful conditions.
  • Meet patient/family individualized psychosocial needs.
  • Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Environmental/Working Conditions:

  • Works in patient’s home in various conditions.
  • Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids and infectious diseases.
  • Some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.
  • Ability to travel locally and work a flexible schedule.
Key Skills
Physical Therapy TreatmentPatient EducationClinical DocumentationInterpersonal CommunicationDecision MakingPatient AssessmentHome Safety TrainingCase Management
Categories
Healthcare
Benefits
401kHealth InsuranceLife InsuranceFlexible SchedulesCareer Growth OpportunitiesContinuing EducationRecognition Programs
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The PTA implements treatment programs designed by physical therapists to maximize patient functional levels in a home setting. They are responsible for patient education, monitoring condition changes, and maintaining detailed clinical documentation.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
69
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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