Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA Licensed
Company: DFW Home Health
Location: Richardson
Posted on: February 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA Licensed at DFW Home Health
summary: The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides treatment
and exercise instruction to patients in home health settings,
following plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist.
This role involves patient education, functional training, and
collaborating with healthcare team members to improve patient
well-being. The PTA must be licensed, adhere to state regulations,
and demonstrate commitment to ongoing education and flexible,
autonomous scheduling. We are hiring for a full-time Physical
Therapy Assistant in the North Dallas 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 Keywords:
physical therapy assistant, home health care, patient education,
exercise instruction, licensed PTA, physical therapy treatment,
patient rehabilitation, functional training, healthcare team
coordination, state licensure
Keywords: DFW Home Health, Lewisville , Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA Licensed, Healthcare , Richardson, Texas
