Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Health

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Organization:

VHCS Clinical - Therapy

Job Summary:

Provide physical therapy treatment to patients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease or other causes. Actively collaborates with the health care/educational team to meet patient care, outcomes and system improvement objectives.

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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Health – PRN
Vanderbilt Health Home Care Services
Location: Greater Nashville, TN

Job Summary

Vanderbilt Health is hiring a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide home health physical therapy in the Greater Nashville area. This role offers flexible weekday hours, one‑on‑one patient care, and the opportunity to help patients regain independence in their homes.

Schedule

• PRN

• Monday–Friday

• Flexible daytime hours

• Service area: Greater Nashville & surrounding communities

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay (not pay‑per‑visit)

• Mileage reimbursement

• Ongoing education and professional development

• Supportive team environment

• Work with a trusted, nationally recognized health system

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy treatments in patients’ homes

• Carry out individualized treatment plans created by supervising PTs

• Promote mobility, functional independence, and home safety

• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises and safe mobility

• Document care accurately in EMR systems

• Communicate with PTs, RNs, physicians, and other care team members

• Travel throughout the assigned home health territory

Qualifications

Required

• Active Tennessee PTA license

• Minimum 1 year of PTA experience

• Strong communication and patient‑care skills

• Ability to work independently

• Valid driver’s license + reliable transportation

Preferred

• Experience with EMR systems

• Home health or outpatient rehab experience

• Strong understanding of functional mobility and rehab techniques

Who Thrives in This Role

• PTAs seeking a flexible PRN schedule

• Clinicians who enjoy 1:1 patient care

• PTAs who want autonomy and meaningful patient impact

• Professionals who prefer working in the home environment rather than inpatient or outpatient settings

Apply Today

Join Vanderbilt Health Home Care Services and help patients heal, recover, and stay independent at home.
 

Apply now to become a PRN Home Health PTA in Greater Nashville.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide treatment as specified on the written treatment plan by the supervising Physical Therapist. Demonstrates ability to:
• Administer various therapeutic modalities according to departmental protocols and guidelines. These include ultrasound, whirlpool, T.E.N.S., biofeedback, hot/cold packs, paraffin baths, electric stimulation, weights, traction, massage and other as indicated.
• Supervise patients in the completion of their exercise and training program to maximize their functional independence.
• Progress the patient in treatment as indicated by the patient's progress in therapy and the treatment plan.
• Respect the patient's right to privacy and confidentiality.
• Provides education to patient, family, health care team and community.
• Assists the physical therapist in planning for the discharge needs of the patient.
• Adapt communication to needs/level of underst