Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – PRN / Per Visit

Reliant Healthcare Solutions (RHS) is seeking a skilled and self-motivated Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for PRN / Per Visit contract opportunities serving patients in the Washington, DC metro area. If you're a licensed PTA who values autonomy, meaningful one-on-one patient relationships, and the flexibility to build a schedule that works for your life, this is the opportunity you've been looking for. RHS is a trusted healthcare staffing partner with a reputation for connecting qualified clinicians to rewarding placements — and we're here to support you every step of the way.

In this home health PTA role, you won't be tied to a clinic caseload or a rigid nine-to-five. Instead, you'll choose the visits you accept, working as an extension of a supervising licensed Physical Therapist (PT) to deliver hands-on rehabilitative care directly in patients' homes across Washington, DC. You'll follow clearly developed plans of care, have access to a reachable supervising PT, and document your visits the same day using PostCareSoft — a streamlined mobile platform designed to keep your administrative burden low and your focus on patient outcomes. Whether you're an experienced home health PTA or a newer graduate ready to grow in a supported clinical environment, RHS wants to hear from you.

At RHS, we believe great patient care starts with empowered clinicians. That means giving you the tools, the supervision structure, and the scheduling freedom to do your best work — in the community, in patients' living rooms, and on your terms. Join a network of dedicated healthcare professionals making a measurable difference in the lives of Washington, DC residents every single day.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement individualized physical therapy treatment plans established by the supervising licensed PT for home health patients across the Washington, DC area
• Deliver therapeutic interventions including therapeutic exercise, functional mobility training, gait and balance training, and transfer training (bed, chair, and toilet transfers)
• Conduct fall prevention education and home safety assessments as outlined in the PT's plan of care
• Instruct patients and family caregivers in home exercise programs and safe movement techniques to promote independence and reduce rehospitalization risk
• Communicate changes in patient condition, functional status, or safety concerns to the supervising PT promptly and accurately
• Complete detailed, same-day visit notes in PostCareSoft via smartphone or tablet, ensuring documentation meets home health compliance and payer standards
• Adhere to Medicare home health conditions of participation and applicable DC and Maryland regulatory guidelines governing PTA scope of practice
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary home health team — including RNs, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and home health aides — to support holistic patient care
• Maintain professional communication with patients, caregivers, and the RHS clinical support team throughout each episode of care
• Please note: Evaluations, re-evaluations, and discharge visits are performed exclusively by the supervising licensed PT — consistent with industry standards and state practice regulations

• Active Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in the District of Columbia and/or Maryland (dual licensure strongly preferred for DC metro area coverage)
• Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Current CPR/BLS certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted)
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience as a licensed PTA in any setting; candidates with strong fieldwork and recent graduation will also be considered
• Demonstrated proficiency in therapeutic exercise, gait and balance training, transfer techniques, and fall prevention strategies
• Ability to work independently in a home health environment while maintaining consistent communication with a supervising PT
• Reliable personal vehicle, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage — travel to patient homes throughout the Washington, DC metro area is required
• Comfortable using a smartphone or tablet for clinical documentation, time and attendance tracking, and care coordination via mobile apps such as PostCareSoft
• Strong interpersonal and patient education skills with the ability to engage patients and family caregivers from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Compliance with all applicable HIPAA, Medicare home health, and Joint Commission standards governing home-based PT services
• Preferred: Prior home health or community-based PTA experience
• Preferred: Bilingual communication skills (Spanish or other languages spoken in the DC metro population)

• Competitive per-visit compensation reflecting your clinical expertise and the specialized nature of home health PTA practice in the Washington, DC market
• Full scheduling flexibility — accept only the visits that fit your availability, making this role ideal as a primary position or a supplement to existing clinical work
• Dedicated RHS recruiter and clinical support team available to assist with onboarding, credentialing, and ongoing placement needs
• Access to a broad network of home health contracts across Washington, DC and the surrounding Maryland region, giving you consistent visit availability
• Streamlined, mobile-first documentation through PostCareSoft — spend less time on paperwork and more time delivering quality patient care
• Professional development support and access to continuing education resources to help you maintain licensure and advance your clinical skillset
• Weekly pay processing so you can count on timely, reliable compensation for every visit completed