Empowering Home Health PTA: Restore Mobility

Optum; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k) contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver skilled home health care under a supervising PT. You will implement individualized plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence in patients’ homes, while coordinating with caregivers and the care team.

Requirements include a CAPTE-accredited PTA program, an active PTA license in the assigned state, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant in the assigned state.
• Graduate from an accredited PTA educational program per CAPTE.
• One year related PTA experience for home health care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides PTA services under supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Observes and reports patient response to treatment.
• Maintains patient records and documents supervisory activities.
• Participates in care conferences and quality improvement activities.
• Ensures patient confidentiality and coordinates follow-up care.

Skills

CPR certification

Home health care experience

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

State PTA license

Tools

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver skilled home health care under a supervising PT. You will implement individualized plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence in patients’ homes, while coordinating with caregivers and the care team.

Requirements include a CAPTE-accredited PTA program, an active PTA license in the assigned state, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.