Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

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Interview prep

Be ready to walk through how you safeguard patients during exercises, document progress for the PT, and adapt mobility work in a home environment. Expect scenarios on communicating changes in status, motivating patients with limited energy, and coordinating with nursing or hospice team members between visits.

Fit summary

Strong fit if you want hands-on PTA work in home care/hospice rather than a busy outpatient gym, are comfortable driving around Wichita, and value clear documentation and team coordination under a supervising PT.

Day in the role

As a PTA with Phoenix Home Care and Hospice in Wichita, you support plans of care under a physical therapist for patients at home or in hospice. A typical day includes traveling to visits, guiding exercises and functional mobility, watching response to treatment, documenting progress, and coordinating with PT staff so care stays safe and aligned with goals.

Skills to emphasize

Build strength in home-safe exercise progression, functional mobility coaching, clinical documentation, and clear handoffs to supervising PTs. Familiarity with home health and hospice workflows (travel, family communication, variable environments) is especially useful for this employer setting. No certification cost data was provided in the source list.

FAQ from this listing

Is this role remote?

No. The listing is on-site in Wichita, Kansas (not remote).

What does Phoenix Home Care and Hospice focus on?

Public materials emphasize home-based services and hospice care; see their services and hospice pages.

What core PTA tasks apply here?

O*NET highlights assisting exercises, documenting progress, observing responses, teaching body mechanics, securing equipment, and conferring with PT staff—tasks that map well to home visits.

Occupation tasks (O*NET)

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• Instruct, motivate, safeguard, and assist patients as they practice exercises or functional activities.
• Document patient information, such as notes on their progress.
• Observe patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress and provide results to physical therapist in person or through progress notes.
• Instruct patients in proper body mechanics and in ways to improve functional mobility, such as aquatic exercise.
• Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.
• Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment.
• Administer active or passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, aquatic physical therapy, or heat, light, sound, or electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound.
• Transport patients to and from treatment areas, lifting and transferring them according to positioning requirements.

O*NET source

Company facts (cached)

Website: hospicecarenow.com

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

Phoenix Home Care and Hospice is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in Wichita, Kansas to bring skilled therapeutic care directly into patients' homes. As a part-time PTA, you'll support licensed physical therapists while making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals recovering from injury, managing chronic conditions, or receiving end-of-life care in their own community. Role Overview In this part-time position, you'll work under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist to deliver compassionate rehabilitation and mobility support to patients throughout the Wichita area. Whether assisting with therapeutic exercises, helping patients regain independence, or providing comfort-focused care, your clinical skills and patient empathy will be central to our mission. This role offers the flexibility of part-time work with the professional fulfillment of home-based healthcare. Responsibilities Execute physical therapy treatment plans as directed by the supervising physical therapist Guide patients through therapeutic exercises, mobility training, and functional activities tailored to their recovery goals Apply physical therapy modalities and techniques to reduce pain, improve strength, and restore movement Monitor patient progress, respond to concerns, and communicate observations to the physical therapist Ensure patient safety and comfort during all treatments and transitions Maintain accurate documentation of patient sessions and therapeutic outcomes Keep equipment clean, organized, and functioning properly Qualifications Current Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license issued by the State of Kansas Completion of an accredited PTA educational program Current CPR certification (BLS or ACLS) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients and clinical staff Ability to work independently in patient homes while maintaining professional clinical standards Valid driver's license and reliable transportation Physical capability to assist patients with mobility and positioning Why Join Phoenix Home Care and Hospice Phoenix Home Care and Hospice is dedicated to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care at life's most important moments. You'll be part of a collaborative clinical team that values your expertise and supports your professional growth. Working in home-based care means you'll develop deeper patient relationships, see the direct impact of your work, and enjoy the autonomy of part-time scheduling that fits your life. Applying for This Role To apply, complete your application directly on…

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