Empowering Home Health PTA: Restore Mobility

Optum; New York (NY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver skilled home-based care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement individualized plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence, while promoting safety in patients' homes.

You will also document progress, collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams, and participate in quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant program (CAPTE)
• Current license to practice as a PTA in the assigned state
• CPR certification is required
• Driver's license and reliable transportation required
• One year of PTA experience in home health preferred; if less, regional mentoring may be required

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed PT
• Observes and reports patient responses to treatment
• Documents supervisory activities in the medical record
• Promotes wellness and prevention
• Participates in care conferences and quality improvement activities
• Gives follow-up care recommendations and coordinates with agencies for referrals

Skills

CPR certification

Driver's license

Home health experience

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

PTA license to practice

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver skilled home-based care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement individualized plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence, while promoting safety in patients' homes.

You will also document progress, collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams, and participate in quality improvement activities.