Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA Licensed
Company: CHRISTUS Good Shepherd
Location: Marshall
Posted on: February 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA Licensed at CHRISTUS Good
Shepherd summary: The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides
rehabilitative treatment and patient education under the
supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist in a home health care
setting. Responsibilities include instructing and assisting
patients with exercises, monitoring their progress, and
coordinating with the healthcare team to ensure effective care. The
role requires current state licensure, CPR certification, and
adherence to state-specific regulations for physical therapy
assistance. We are hiring for a Physical Therapy Assistant in the
Marshall area. At CHRISTUS Good Shepherd 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 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.
Keywords: physical therapist assistant, PTA, home health care,
patient rehabilitation, exercise instruction, patient education,
licensed PTA, therapy assistant, physical therapy, CPR
certified
Keywords: CHRISTUS Good Shepherd, Tyler , Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA Licensed, Healthcare , Marshall, Texas
