Empowering Home Health PTA to Restore Mobility

Optum; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, offers home health, hospice and community-based services. As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will support patients in their homes under a supervising Physical Therapist, delivering individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance and independence.

This role emphasizes collaboration with patients, caregivers, and an interdisciplinary team, aiming to enhance quality of life and safe recovery in the home setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant educational program as set by CAPTE.
• Current license to practice as a PTA, specific to the state assigned.
• Driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Current CPR certification.
• One year related PTA experience for home health care.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed PT.
• Observes and reports patient response to treatment.
• Documents supervisory activities and patient progress.
• Promotes wellness and prevention and coordinates with care teams.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, offers home health, hospice and community-based services. As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will support patients in their homes under a supervising Physical Therapist, delivering individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance and independence.

This role emphasizes collaboration with patients, caregivers, and an interdisciplinary team, aiming to enhance quality of life and safe recovery in the home setting.