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# Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) (PRN) at Distro

- **Company:** Distro
- **Location:** Texas
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-10-16
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-20
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/distro/035cb815-31e6-4d10-a2b9-ad552b31be9a

## Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant PTA (PRN) Location In-person Houston, TX Candidate distance preference Within 50 miles Includes candidates willing to relocate Nurturing Home Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our Home Health team on a PRN basis. The PTA will work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to provide therapeutic services that help patients improve mobility, restore function, reduce pain, and maximize independence within their homes. The ideal candidate is patient-focused, highly organized, and committed to delivering quality care while supporting patients throughout their rehabilitation journey. This role requires strong communication skills, clinical competence, and the ability to work independently in a home health environment.

## Key Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy treatments as prescribed by the supervising Physical Therapist and physician. Implement individualized treatment plans designed to improve mobility, strength, balance, coordination, and functional independence. Observe, document, and report patient responses to treatment and progress toward established goals. Assist patients with therapeutic exercises, gait training, transfer training, and mobility activities. Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, safety techniques, and injury prevention strategies. Communicate effectively with Physical Therapists regarding patient progress and treatment outcomes. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the agency's electronic medical record system. Monitor patients for changes in condition and report concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist and healthcare team. Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and case conferences as needed. Ensure compliance with Medicare regulations, agency policies, and professional practice standards. Promote patient safety, dignity, and independence during all interactions. Manage assigned patient visits efficiently while maintaining exceptional standards of care. Required Qualifications Current and active Texas Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) License. Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program. Minimum of one (1) year of Physical Therapist Assistant experience. Strong knowledge of physical therapy treatments and rehabilitation techniques. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently in a home health setting. Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and proof of automobile insurance. Current CPR certification or ability to obtain upon hire. Strong documentation and organizational skills. Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.

## Preferred Qualifications

Previous Home Health experience. Experience working with geriatric, orthopedic, neurological, or medically complex patients. Familiarity with Medicare Home Health regulations and documentation requirements. Experience with EMR systems such as WellSky (Kinnser) or similar platforms. Knowledge of OASIS-related home health processes. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Experience providing therapy services within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Strong patient education and caregiver training experience. Physical Requirements Ability to travel regularly throughout the assigned service area. Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and reach throughout the workday. Ability to safely assist patients with transfers, ambulation, and therapeutic exercises. Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds with appropriate assistance when necessary. Ability to operate therapy equipment and perform hands-on patient care activities. Ability to use computers, tablets, and mobile devices for documentation and communication. Visual acuity sufficient to observe patient movement, assess physical abilities, and review clinical documentation. Manual dexterity required to demonstrate exercises, assist with mobility tasks, and complete documentation. Ability to work in a variety of patient home environments. Compensation & Visit Structure (1099) • This is a PRN, per-visit position

- Visits approximately 45 minutes • Different rates based on documentation turnaround

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## About Distro

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Distro provides an AI-powered global hiring platform that automates candidate screening, outreach, scheduling, and payroll compliance for remote-first companies.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Acquired by Vensure Employer Services)
- **Headquarters**: Lehi, Utah, United States
- **Founded**: 2021
- **Founders**: Chad Ingram (CEO), Andrew Mackay (Co-Founder)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Recruitment / Talent Acquisition Technology
- **Target customers**: B2B – seed-stage startups to enterprise teams, focused on remote-first and globally distributed companies
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Hiring should feel human. Not heavy.”

## Products & Services
- **AI Recruiting Assistant**: Automates resume screening, scoring, and candidate ranking based on job criteria; handles outreach and scheduling end-to-end.
- **AI Scheduling Assistant**: Automates interview scheduling, reducing one of the biggest administrative burdens in recruiting.
- **Global Hiring Marketplace**: Matches companies with top technical talent across 200+ countries, including payroll and compliance support in 90+ EOR (Employer of Record) countries.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: $2M ARR reached within 8 months of MVP (reported as a milestone); current total funding not publicly available
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Acquired by Vensure Employer Services (January 2026); serves companies from seed-stage to enterprise
- **Growth Signals**: 26.3% headcount growth YoY (19 employees as of mid-2026), 222% LinkedIn follower growth YoY, 4900% increase in job postings YoY (100 active positions), SOC 2 Type I certified, 1–3 days to shortlist

## Competitive Advantages
- AI-first screening reduces recruiter workload by surfacing only the top 3–5 candidates
- Global reach (200+ countries, 90+ EOR countries) with full compliance handling
- Skills-based screening (not pedigree) – appeals to a broader, more diverse talent pool
- Fast time-to-shortlist (1–3 days) and automated scheduling reduce time-to-hire by 1–2 weeks

## Strategic Focus
- Continue expanding AI capabilities in recruiting (e.g., AI Scheduling Assistant)
- Deepen integration with Vensure Employer Services to scale global payroll and compliance
- Grow the marketplace by attracting more technical talent and enterprise clients
- Maintain SOC 2 compliance and enterprise-grade security standards

## Why Work Here
- **Culture highlights**: AI-first, mission-driven (“make hiring human”), global team spanning 8 countries, emphasis on fair and skills-based screening
- **Remote/hybrid/office policy**: Some roles are on-site (Lehi, UT; Chandler, AZ) while the company supports remote employees across multiple countries; hybrid/remote likely role-dependent
- **Notable perks or engineering culture**: Fast-paced startup environment with recent acquisition support; employees work on cutting-edge AI recruiting tools; dedicated account managers for candidates and a focus on long-term roles

## Sources
1. [distro.io](https://distro.io/)
2. [distro.io/about-us](https://distro.io/about-us)
3. [distro.io/press](https://distro.io/press)
4. [linkedin.com/company/distroio](https://www.linkedin.com/company/distroio)
5. [jobs.lever.co/distro](https://jobs.lever.co/distro)

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