Physical Therapist Assistant
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Job Description
- Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant
- Job Location: Mobile, AL
- Job Type: Full-Time We are looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Home Health team
Come make a difference in the Mobile area and surrounding communities! At Access Home Health, our employees enjoy: Opportunities to build trusted relationships and connections while providing care to patients. To be valued and respected by patients and their families. A sense of security, incredible team support, and flexibility for work-life balance. Leadership development opportunities – we value internal advancement in areas of interest to our employees.
Position Overview
The Physical Therapist Assistant performs treatment and provides exercise instruction and patient education aimed at improving/enhancing the patient's well-being while following the established plan of care.
A few position highlights include: Provide services in accordance with laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care, follow the treatment set only as defined by the supervising PT, perform only those procedures that he/she is qualified and trained to perform, and make all recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising PT.
Instruct and aid patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training. Observe, record, and reports to the supervising PT, the nurse supervisor, and/or the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition. Coordinate care with the other members of the healthcare team as appropriate.
The Must Haves
Current PTA license in the state where services are rendered. Current CPR certification, driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation. Must be able to reliably commute to multiple patient residences daily within the geographic area assigned. Full-Time
Benefits
Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Pre-Tax Savings Accounts, and ancillary benefits 100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance & Employee Assistance Program Generous Paid Time Off plan and 6 paid holidays annually Employee Referral Bonuses 401K Retirement Plan & Employer Match Access Home Health is joining the Pennant family, bringing added resources and collaboration while maintaining our commitment to staff and patients.
The Pennant Group, Inc. operates healthcare services through independent subsidiaries. Learn more at pennantgroup.com. The employer for this position is stated in the job posting.
The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.
Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at pennantgroup.com.
Access Home Health provides compassionate home health services to patients and families across Alabama through our four locally operated locations.
Our team is committed to delivering life-changing service by supporting patients with personalized care, meaningful relationships, and collaboration with local healthcare providers and community partners. We strive to help individuals remain comfortable, supported, and cared for wherever they call home.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant provides treatment, exercise instruction, and patient education to improve patient well-being according to an established plan of care. They are responsible for recording patient responses to treatment and coordinating care with the healthcare team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current PTA license in the state of service and a current CPR certification. A valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and a dependable vehicle for daily travel to patient homes are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $73k (middle half $64k–$80k)61 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Alabama index 88.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Alabama | 240 active | 22,065 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
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