Physical Therapist Assistant
Company: Home Health of Wilson
Location: Wilson
Posted on: February 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Physical Therapist Assistant at Home Health of Wilson summary:
The Physical Therapist Assistant supports patient rehabilitation by
implementing treatment plans created by supervising physical
therapists, focusing on improving mobility and function. This role
requires patient education, exercise instruction, and monitoring
patient progress in home health settings. Licensed and certified
assistants must collaborate with healthcare teams while complying
with state-specific regulations to enhance patient well-being. We
are hiring for a Physical Therapy Assistant. At Home Health of
Wilson, 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 • 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 state of practice.
• Current CPR certification is required. • Current driver's
license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or
public transportation. Keywords: Physical Therapist Assistant, Home
Health Care, Patient Rehabilitation, Exercise Instruction, Patient
Education, Physical Therapy, Licensed PTA, Muscle Re-education,
Treatment Plan, Healthcare Team Coordination
Keywords: Home Health of Wilson, Fayetteville , Physical Therapist Assistant, Healthcare , Wilson, North Carolina
