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Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Brookestone Home Health Care Elkhorn, Nebraska

Help Patients Thrive in the Comfort of Home

Brookestone Home Health Care is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team serving Elkhorn and the surrounding communities. As a PTA, you will work directly with patients in their homes, helping them improve mobility, regain independence, and achieve their rehabilitation goals under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.

If you are passionate about providing personalized care and making a meaningful difference in the lives of others, we'd love to hear from you.

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides physical therapy services as prescribed by a physician and directed by a licensed Physical Therapist. The PTA implements treatment plans, monitors patient progress, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to support positive patient outcomes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Administer physical therapy treatments according to the established plan of care.
  • Observe and report patient progress, responses, and concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on exercise programs, mobility techniques, and home safety.
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
  • Participate in care coordination with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Promote patient independence, safety, and quality of life.
  • Travel to patient homes within the assigned service area.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
  • Current Nebraska PTA license in good standing.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Valid driver's license, dependable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently while maintaining close collaboration with the supervising therapist.
  • Home health experience preferred, but not required.

Benefits

  • Flexible scheduling
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Meaningful one-on-one patient care

Why Join Brookestone Home Health Care?

At Brookestone Home Health Care, we are committed to providing exceptional care that allows patients to remain safely in their homes while achieving their health and wellness goals. Our team values compassion, integrity, excellence, and teamwork, creating a rewarding environment for both our employees and the patients we serve.

Apply today and help us make a difference, one patient at a time.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant administers physical therapy treatments in patient homes according to established plans of care. They also monitor patient progress, educate patients and caregivers, and maintain accurate clinical documentation while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Mobility trainingExercise instructionHome safety education

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Nebraska, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (57 salary observations; 241 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,149 salary observations; 57,960 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 Nebraska is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.4% of Nebraska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Nebraska?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $75k (middle half $66k–$79k)60 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Nebraska vs national$91k median in Nebraska$94k nationally (−4%)57 state / 15,149 national salary observations
Cost of livingNebraska index 90.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Nebraska115 active22,060 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top PTA Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Work-Life Balance Distribution

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#1

Physical Therapist Assistant - Skilled Nursing - Home Health - Full Time

Sanford Health · Omaha, Nebraska

$24-$38.5/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

Aquacare & Fitness Forum Physical Therapy · Millsboro, Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA - Per Diem

$40-$45/hr
+ 6 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Vetter Senior Living

Hospitals and Health Care
Elkhorn, NE
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Mileage reimbursement
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Meaningful one-on-one patient care

Living in Omaha

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$281k
Typical market rent
$1,414/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.