Empowering Home Health PTA: Mobility & Recovery

Jobtome; Boiling Springs (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver skilled home health care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance and independence in patients’ homes.

The role requires a current PTA license for the state, CAPTE-accredited program graduation, CPR certification, and at least one year of related home health experience or approved mentoring.

Qualifications

• Current PTA license for the state
• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited PTA program
• Minimum one year PTA experience in home health or approval with mentoring if less than one year
• Current CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services under the direction of a licensed PT per plan of care
• Observe and report patient responses to treatment to supervising PT and clinical staff
• Provide resources for future needs and promote wellness and prevention
• Document supervisory activities in the patient’s medical record
• Monitor and document patient response to PT interventions
• Participate in patient care conferences, in-services, audits, and quality improvement activities

Skills

Licensed PTA (state)

CPR certification

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver skilled home health care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance and independence in patients’ homes.

The role requires a current PTA license for the state, CAPTE-accredited program graduation, CPR certification, and at least one year of related home health experience or approved mentoring.