Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA Home Health
Listed compensation
$62.4K - $87.4K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Make a Difference—One Patient at a Time
Klarus Home Health is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to provide coordinated physical therapy services to home health patients of all age groups in Santa Fe, NM and surrounding areas. Working under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist, this role offers meaningful one-on-one patient care, flexibility, and professional autonomy.
If you value work-life balance and want to make a real impact in patients’ homes, Klarus is the place for you.
Requirements
Why You’ll Love Working with Klarus
- True one-on-one patient care
- Flexible scheduling and work-life balance
- Clinical autonomy with supportive supervision
- Mileage reimbursement
- Competitive compensation
- Mission-driven, supportive culture
Responsibilities
- Provide physical therapy services under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist
- Participate in the coordination of patient care
- Implement treatment plans and document patient progress
- Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, safety, and mobility
- Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Adhere to infection control and safety standards
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program with an associate degree
- Current Idaho PTA license or PT Licensure Compact (PTLC) license, as applicable
- Current CPR certification
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto liability insurance
- 1+ year experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant
- Home health experience
- Homecare Homebase (HCHB) EMR knowledge
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- Ability to lift, bend, push, pull, and perform prolonged standing and walking
- Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination required
- Ability to work under moderate stress to meet deadlines and patient needs
- Work performed in patient homes under varying conditions
Benefits (Full-Time Employees)
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
- PTO
- Company-paid life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Competitive compensation package
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k in an average-cost state. 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA Home Health at Jet Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.
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