Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA Licensed
Company: DFW Home Health McKinney
Location: Mckinney
Posted on: October 28, 2025
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Job Description:
We are hiring for a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant in the
McKinney area. At DFW 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 Therapy Assistant, you can expect: the ability to
build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships continuing
education and tuition reimbursement opportunities flexible
scheduling 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 state of practice.
Current CPR certification is required. Current driver's license,
vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public
transportation. Additional State Requirements TX: Must have one (1)
year of experience as a licensed PTA. LI-MD1
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