Compassionate PTA: Home Health Care with Growth & Benefits

Optum; Mint Hill (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to work under a licensed Physical Therapist in patients' homes. You will carry out individualized plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence while promoting safety, collaborating with patients, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team.

Pay is $28.00–$42.00 per hour for full-time employment, with comprehensive benefits and incentives.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant in the assigned state.
• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited PTA program.
• One year of related PTA experience for home health care.
• If less than one year, mentoring/residency approval is required.
• Current CPR certification and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provides PTA services under supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Observes and reports patient responses and changes in condition.
• Documents supervisory activities and patient progress in medical records.
• Participates in care conferences and quality improvement activities.
• Supports continuity of care and coordinates referrals to community resources.

Skills

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to work under a licensed Physical Therapist in patients' homes. You will carry out individualized plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence while promoting safety, collaborating with patients, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team.

Pay is $28.00–$42.00 per hour for full-time employment, with comprehensive benefits and incentives.