Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA Licensed
Company: DFW Home Health
Location: Seagoville
Posted on: November 3, 2025
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Job Description:
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: DFW Home Health, Mesquite , Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA Licensed, Healthcare , Seagoville, Texas
