PTA (Physical Therapist Assistant) Home Health

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Home Health

Vanderbilt Health is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide home health physical therapy services throughout Nashville, TN, and surrounding Middle Tennessee communities. This full time home health role offers flexible weekday hours, one-on-one patient care, and the opportunity to help patients improve mobility and regain independence while working with the support of a nationally recognized health system.

This role is ideal for Physical Therapist Assistants seeking flexibility, autonomy, and meaningful patient impact in the home health setting.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay (not pay-per-visit)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Ongoing education and professional development
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work with a trusted, nationally recognized health system

Responsibilities Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Home Health

• Provide home health physical therapy treatments in patients' homes
• Carry out individualized treatment plans developed by supervising Physical Therapists
• Promote mobility, functional independence, and home safety
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises and safe mobility strategies
• Document care accurately and timely in EMR systems
• Collaborate with Physical Therapists, RNs, physicians, and other interdisciplinary care team members
• Travel throughout the assigned home health service area

Qualifications Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Required

• Active Tennessee Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license
• Minimum of one year of PTA experience (home health experience not required)
• Strong communication and patient-care skills
• Ability to work independently in the home setting
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record

Preferred

• Experience with EMR systems
• Home health or outpatient rehabilitation experience
• Strong understanding of functional mobility and rehabilitation techniques

Who Thrives in This Role

• Physical Therapist Assistants seeking a flexible home health schedule
• Clinicians who enjoy one-on-one patient care
• PTAs who value autonomy and meaningful patient impact
• Self-directed professionals comfortable managing daily schedules
• PTAs who prefer the home health setting over inpatient or outpatient environments

Apply Today

Apply now to become a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Home Health with Vanderbilt Health and make a meaningful impact across the Greater Nashville, TN community.