Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA

Company: Caretenders
Location: Needham
Posted on: February 8, 2026

Job Description:

Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA at Caretenders summary: The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides treatment and exercise instruction to patients in a home health care setting under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. This role involves patient education, monitoring patient progress, and coordinating care with other healthcare team members while adhering to state laws and treatment plans. The position offers career growth, continuing education, and a supportive work environment focused on quality patient care. We are hiring for a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA to join our passionate team in Needham, MA! Rate averages $50 per visit. At Caretenders Home Health, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here. As a Physical Therapist Assistant with us, you can expect: • the ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships • continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities • independence and autonomy • career growth possibilities Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare. The Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA, LPTA) 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. • Responsible for following all state specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care, to follow the treatment set only as defined by the supervising PT; to perform only those procedures that he/she is qualified and trained to perform and to make all recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising Physical Therapist. • Instructs and aids patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training. • Observes, records, 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. Coordinates care with the other members of the healthcare team as appropriate. • Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the areas of therapy within the scope of the physical therapy assistant. License Requirements • Current licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in MA. • Current CPR certification is required. • Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation. Company Overview LHC Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. At LHC Group we are proud to offer benefits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review LHC Group's comprehensive benefits and perks: Caretenders Home Health, a part of LHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people. Keywords: Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA, Home Health Care, Patient Care, Physical Therapy, Patient Education, Rehabilitation, Exercise Instruction, Healthcare, Therapist-Patient Relationship

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