Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA Licensed
Company: CHRISTUS Homecare
Location: Canton
Posted on: February 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA Licensed at CHRISTUS Homecare
summary: The Physical Therapist Assistant provides treatment and
exercise instruction to improve patient mobility and well-being in
a home health setting, under the supervision of a licensed Physical
Therapist. The role involves patient education, monitoring patient
progress, and coordinating care with healthcare team members while
adhering to state laws and treatment plans. This position offers
career growth, flexible scheduling, and continuing education
opportunities within a caring healthcare environment. We are hiring
for a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant in the Canton area. At
CHRISTUS HomeCare, 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 • 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 Keywords: Physical
Therapist Assistant, PTA, Home Health Care, Patient Care, Physical
Therapy, Exercise Instruction, Rehabilitation, Licensed PTA,
Patient Education, Healthcare Assistant
Keywords: CHRISTUS Homecare, Richardson , Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA Licensed, Healthcare , Canton, Texas
