Empowering Home Health PTA — Restore Mobility & Independence

Optum; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Stock purchase plan

401k plan

Incentive programs

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver skilled home health services under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. You will implement individualized plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence while promoting safety at home.

In partnership with patients, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary care team, you will support recovery and enhance quality of life in the home setting.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the assigned state.
• Graduate from an accredited PTA program as set by CAPTE.
• One year of related PTA home health care experience or approval/mentoring program if less.
• Current CPR certification.
• Driver's License and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provides PTA services under the supervision of a licensed PT and per the plan of care.
• Observes and reports patient response to treatment to supervising PT and staff.
• Coordinates resources for future needs and promotes wellness.
• Documents supervisory activities in the medical record.
• Monitors patient response to PT interventions.
• Participates in patient care conferences, in-services, audits and QA activities.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Makes follow-up care recommendations with admitted agency and other providers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

PTA licensure in assigned state

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Home health experience

Mentoring for limited experience

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 services under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. You will implement individualized plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence while promoting safety at home.

In partnership with patients, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary care team, you will support recovery and enhance quality of life in the home setting.