Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$50 - $65/visit
Listing transparency3 of 6 stated
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage and nights and shift pattern.
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Health
- Company: Guardian Angel Home Care Inc.
- Job Type: Full-time, Part-time
- Pay: $50.00 – $65.00 per Visit
About Us
Join one of the nation’s premier Home Health and Hospice providers. Guardian Angel Home Care is one of the fastest-growing home health agencies in the country, with over 21 locations nationwide. Many of our branches maintain impressive star ratings and are recognized as leading providers in Home Health, Hospice, and DME services.
When you join our team, you gain access to competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, supportive leadership, state-of-the-art charting through HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB), and advancement opportunities with a rapidly growing organization.
Position Summary
Guardian Angel Home Care is seeking compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) to join our growing Home Health team. The PTA works under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to provide medically prescribed therapy services to patients in their homes while helping improve mobility, strength, independence, and overall quality of life.
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct medically prescribed therapy programs involving exercise, massage, heat, water, light, and electrical modalities
- Apply diagnostic and prognostic test results related to muscle, nerve, joint, and functional performance
- Assist patients with active and passive therapeutic exercises
- Record and report patient progress and response to treatment
- Provide therapeutic treatments and recommend equipment needs as appropriate
- Collaborate with supervising Physical Therapists and interdisciplinary care teams
- Prepare and maintain accurate clinical documentation
- Participate in staff meetings, case conferences, in-services, and training programs
- Assist with discharge planning in coordination with the therapy case manager
- Communicate with supervisors regarding patient care concerns or additional service needs
- Follow infection control standards, OSHA guidelines, and agency policies
- Maintain compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation and all regulatory requirements
- Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and excellent customer service
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Graduate of a Physical Therapist Assistant program accredited by the APTA and/or AMA
- Current PTA license in the state of employment
- Minimum one (1) year of recent clinical experience preferred
- Home Health experience preferred but not required
Skills & Abilities
- Strong clinical skills involving neuromuscular and musculoskeletal treatments
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Ability to work independently in the field
- Current CPR certification required
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance required
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Flexible scheduling
- 401(k)
- Supportive leadership team
- Growth and advancement opportunities
- State-of-the-art charting system (HCHB)
Work Location
Field-based / In-Home Patient Care
Locations Available
Opportunities available throughout all Guardian Angel Home Care service areas nationwide.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant provides medically prescribed therapy services to patients in their homes to improve mobility, strength, and quality of life. They are responsible for documenting patient progress, collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Guardian Angel Home Care holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 5 active listings.
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (940 salary observations; 3,362 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (9,517 salary observations; 49,669 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 31 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 19% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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