Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant – PRN

Franciscan Health

. Report patient progress and collaborate with the evaluating therapist to implement the therapy plan of care .

Posted 9/29/2026part-timeLafayette • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in implementing therapy plans, documenting patient progress, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Proficient in patient education and discharge planning within home healthcare settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Physical Therapy Assistant ExperienceOccupational Therapy Plan ImplementationPatient Education and TrainingCPR CertificationHome Healthcare Experience

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Hard Skills

Comprehensive Physical Therapy TreatmentPatient Progress ReportingDischarge PlanningClinical JudgmentDocumentation of Patient Reports

Soft Skills

Collaboration with Healthcare PersonnelCommunication with Patients and Families

Certifications & Qualifications

Physical Therapy Assistant LicenseCPR Certification

Industry Keywords

Home HealthcarePatient Care CoordinationTherapy Plan of CareHealthcare Personnel Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report patient progress and collaborate with the evaluating therapist to implement the therapy plan of care
Perform comprehensive physical therapy treatment and related follow-up services, including discharge planning
Document and submit patient reports within the established timeframe
Collaborate with patients, healthcare personnel, and outside agencies to coordinate care
Exercise clinical judgment while following an occupational therapy plan of care
Train and educate patients, family members, and other support persons; document understanding of the treatment plan and goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program — Required
Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) state licensing board credential — Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from the American Heart Association — Required
Driver's License — Required
Auto Insurance — Required
1 year of Physical Therapist Assistant experience — Required
1 year of Home Healthcare experience — Preferred
Travel required up to 75%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefit offerings for eligible employees