PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (PTA)
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$40-$50/hr
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Job Description
Physical Therapist Assistant
ACSA is hiring for a Physical Therapist Assistant position. ACSA is a medical and non-medical Home Health Care Agency. We provide professional medical services in the home of our patients. ACSA medical team is supportive, compassionate, and attentive. Our patients receive skilled medical care as needed on a weekly basis according to frequency and discipline.
Physical Therapist Assistant Job Responsibilities
Promote and maintain physical health by providing physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist
- Contributes to a physical therapist’s effectiveness by identifying patient care needs
- Collaborates with ACSA medical team to develop and administer treatment plans for patients
- Documents patient care services using Axxess software
- Performs therapeutic procedures by using manual exercises
- Helps patients in using supportive devices to gain maximum independence
- Follows Agency policies and procedures
- Updates job knowledge by participating in company educational assignments
- Participates in company meetings for comprehensive care
- Makes recommendations for optimal patient care
Work Environment
- PTAs will visit patients in their home to provide services
- Bending, stooping, climbing stairs as needed
- Assisting patients with ambulation and mobility as needed
- Driving to patients home for scheduled visits
- Complete documentation for all assigned visits
- PTAs have the flexibility to create their own schedule
Physical Therapist Assistant Qualifications
- Physiological knowledge and education
- Health promotion and maintenance
- Create a safe, effective environment within the patient's home
- Organization skills
- Physical therapy administration
- Documentation skills
- Listening and verbal communication
Education and Requirements
- Associate degree for Physical Therapist Assistant
- PTA license or certification
- Knowledge of Home Health Care environment
- Must have an active drivers license
- Must have a reliable vehicle
Please note that this is a 100% per diem position. Entry-level experience welcomed.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide physical therapy services in patient homes under the supervision of a licensed therapist. Responsibilities include documenting care using Axxess software, assisting with mobility, and collaborating with the medical team to implement treatment plans.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an associate degree for Physical Therapist Assistant and possess an active PTA license or certification. Additionally, a valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle are required for home visits.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Pennsylvania, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (428 salary observations; 2,178 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 Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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