Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Home Health
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Job Description
Home Health Licensed Therapy Assistant (PTA)
The Licensed Therapy Assistant provides skilled care to patients in the comfort of their own homes, helping them work toward greater independence, functionality, and quality of life. This role offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and families while providing personalized care and education. The Therapy Assistant works closely with the licensed professional and care team to support each patient's individual goals and Plan of Care.
- What you will do as a Licensed Therapy Assistant:
- Conduct patient visits in a timely, professional, and appropriate manner
- Provide care and utilize therapy equipment according to the established Plan of Care and goals
Monitor and document patients' responses to therapy goals and report changes in condition to the licensed professional and provider
Provide education and guidance to patients and families on prescribed activities that promote independence and functionality
- Coordinate care with healthcare providers, office staff, physicians, and other members of the care team
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to promote continuity of care
- Help ensure patients and families have the resources they need to support their health and independence
- Participate in weekly case conferences, staff development meetings, and continuing education
- What we are looking for in a Licensed Therapy Assistant:
- Graduate of an approved clinical education program
- Current license in the state where you practice
- At least 1 year of experience as a licensed professional
- Home Health or Hospice experience preferred
- Strong communication, decision-making, and critical thinking skills
- Comfortable using EMR systems and technology
- Current driver's license and reliable form of transportation
Schedule & Benefits
- Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday
- Location: Roanoke and surrounding service areas
Benefits: 21 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) in your first year, Up to 100% paid medical coverage through our ICHRA model, offering multiple health plan options, $0.65 per mile mileage reimbursement, Company-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match (100% match on the first 3% you contribute and 50% match on the next 1%), Education Assistance to support your professional growth, and so much more!
Find Your Purpose Here
If you are a PTA or COTA who wants meaningful work where your skills, compassion, and presence truly matter, we would love to hear from you. At Good Samaritan, you will be part of a team that cares deeply for patients, families, our community, and one another.
Please Apply Today!
Key Responsibilities
The Licensed Therapy Assistant provides skilled care to patients in their homes, monitoring their progress and reporting changes to the care team. They also educate patients and families on activities to promote independence and coordinate care with healthcare providers.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an approved clinical education program and hold a current license in the state of practice. At least one year of experience as a licensed professional is required, with preference given to those with home health or hospice experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Virginia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (561 salary observations; 1,687 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Home Health at Good Samaritan a 7.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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