PTA (Physical Therapist Assistant) – Home Health

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Organization:

VHCS Clinical - Therapy

Job Summary:

Provides physical therapy treatment to patients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease or other causes with minimal guidance from a Physical Therapist. Actively collaborates with the health care/educational team to meet patient care, outcomes and system improvement objectives.

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PTA (Physical Therapist Assistant) – Home Health

Vanderbilt Health Home Care Services

Schedule: Monday–Friday, flexible full-time daytime hours

Service area: Williamson & Davidson

Job Summary

Vanderbilt Health is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide home health physical therapy services throughout Nashville, TN, and surrounding Middle Tennessee communities. This full time home health role offers flexible weekday hours, one‑on‑one patient care, and the opportunity to help patients improve mobility and regain independence while working with the support of a nationally recognized health system.

This role is ideal for Physical Therapist Assistants seeking flexibility, autonomy, and meaningful patient impact in the home health setting.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay (not pay‑per‑visit)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Ongoing education and professional development
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work with a trusted, nationally recognized health system

Responsibilities – Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Home Health

• Provide home health physical therapy treatments in patients’ homes
• Carry out individualized treatment plans developed by supervising Physical Therapists
• Promote mobility, functional independence, and home safety
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises and safe mobility strategies
• Document care accurately and timely in EMR systems
• Collaborate with Physical Therapists, RNs, physicians, and other interdisciplinary care team members
• Travel throughout the assigned home health service area

Qualifications – Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Required

• Active Tennessee Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license
• Minimum of one year of PTA experience (home health experience not required)
• Strong communication and patient‑care skills
• Ability to work independently in the home setting
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record

Preferred

• Experience with EMR systems
• Home health or outpatient rehabilitation experience
• Strong understanding of functional mobility and rehabilitation techniques

Who Thrives in This Role

• Physical Therapist Assistants seeking a flexible home health schedule
• Clinicians who enjoy one‑on‑one patient care
• PTAs who value autonomy and meaningful patient impact
• Self‑directed professionals comfortable managing daily schedules
• PTAs who prefer the home health setting over inpatient or outpatient environments

Apply Today

Apply now to become a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Health with Vanderbilt Health and make a meaningful impact across the Greater Nashville, TN community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Applies appropriate, evidence-based interventions to ensure effective outcomes based on the treatment plan of the primary clinician.
• Provides education and employs strategies to promote successful return to home, community, and school/vocational environments.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Technical Capabilities:

• Rehab PTA/COTA Patient Documentation (Novice): Demonstrates sufficient proficiency in communicating functional impact of assessment findings, treatment interventions, treatment planning diagnosis, and disease process. Considers the communication needs/level of understanding of audience and may share appropriate information/literature.
• Treatment Implementation (Fundamental Awareness): Demonstrates proficiency in providing treatment consistent with physician prescription and established plan of care. Able to modify treatment plan as needed to demonstrate provision of skilled therapy serv…