Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Lexington, KY

Job Title

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Location

Lexington, KY

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Full-Time | 5 x 8-hour shifts per week | Rotating weekend schedule | Holiday rotation required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide home health physical therapy services including Start of Care (SOC), Resumption of Care (ROC), recertifications, evaluations, and daily visits
• Treat approximately 6.5 patients per day across assigned home health territory
• Work with patients presenting with diagnoses such as CHF, orthopedic conditions, and pneumonia
• Document and manage patient care using Home Care Home Base (HCHB) software
• Participate in rotating weekend and holiday coverage as scheduled
• Utilize company-provided phone and tablet for field-based documentation and communication

Required Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) state license — must be in hand at time of submission
• Prior home health experience required
• Proficiency with Home Care Home Base (HCHB) required
• Current BLS certification required
• Ability to perform SOC, ROC, recertifications, evaluations, and routine visits independently

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience as a traveling clinician preferred
• Candidates with established clinical experience preferred over new graduates

Why Join Us

• Company-provided phone and tablet supplied for use in the field
• Two-week orientation with a dedicated work coach, plus access to a clinical manager or educator 24/7 for emergencies and during standard business hours