Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA Licensed
Company: DFW Home Health
Location: Forney
Posted on: February 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA Licensed at DFW Home Health
summary: A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides treatment
and exercise instruction to improve patients' physical well-being
under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. This role
involves educating patients and caregivers, monitoring patient
progress, and coordinating with healthcare team members. The
position requires state licensure, CPR certification, and adherence
to state-specific regulations, with opportunities for career growth
and flexible scheduling in a home health setting. We are hiring for
a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant in the Mesquite / Forney /
Seagoville 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 Therapist Assistant, Home Health Care, Patient
Education, Exercise Instruction, Licensed PTA, Physical Therapy,
Patient Rehabilitation, Therapist-Patient Relationship, CPR
Certified, Treatment Plan
Keywords: DFW Home Health, Allen , Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA Licensed, Healthcare , Forney, Texas
