Physical Therapist Assistant (Licensed PTA)
Company: Elite Home Health
Location: Marianna
Posted on: February 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Physical Therapist Assistant (Licensed PTA) at Elite Home Health
summary: The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides
therapeutic treatments and exercise instruction to improve
patients' physical well-being under the supervision of a licensed
Physical Therapist. They work primarily in home health settings,
ensuring adherence to treatment plans while educating patients,
families, and caregivers. This role requires licensure, CPR
certification, and effective coordination with the healthcare team
to support patient recovery and functional improvement. We are
hiring for a Physical Therapy Assistant for the Marianna, Brinkley,
and Helena areas. At Elite Home Health, a part of LHC Group, we
embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the
meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient,
their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly
is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career
here. As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you can expect: • the
ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships
• continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities •
independence and autonomy • career growth possibilities Give your
passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced
quality healthcare. The Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant
(PTA, LPTA) performs treatment and provides exercise instruction
and patient education aimed at improving/enhancing the patient's
well-being while following the established plan of care. •
Responsible for following all state specific laws governing the
provision of physical therapy in home care, to follow the treatment
set only as defined by the supervising PT; to perform only those
procedures that he/she is qualified and trained to perform and to
make all recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the
supervising Physical Therapist. • Instructs and aids patients in
active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional,
ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training. • Observes,
records, and reports to the supervising PT, the nurse supervisor,
and/or the physician the patient's response to treatment and
changes in the patient's condition. Coordinates care with the other
members of the healthcare team as appropriate. • Instructs patient,
family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the
areas of therapy within the scope of the physical therapy
assistant. License Requirements • Current licensed, registered, or
certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in state of
practice. • Current CPR certification is required. • Current
driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable
vehicle or public transportation. Keywords: physical therapy
assistant, home health care, patient rehabilitation, exercise
instruction, treatment plan, licensed PTA, patient education,
muscle re-education, gait training, therapeutic care
Keywords: Elite Home Health, Bartlett , Physical Therapist Assistant (Licensed PTA), Healthcare , Marianna, Tennessee