Empowering PTA - Home Health Therapy

Jobtome; Gray (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide skilled care in patients' homes under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence while ensuring safety.

Requirements include a CAPTE-accredited PTA program grad, current CPR, and 1+ year PTA home health experience. Candidates with less than a year may need regional leadership approval and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Licensed PTA in the state you’ll work in.
• Graduate from CAPTE-accredited PTA program.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ year PTA experience in home health preferred; less than 1 year requires regional leadership approval and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled PT services under supervision of a licensed PT per care plan.
• Observe and document patient response and changes to treatment.
• Promote wellness and coordinate follow-up with care team.
• Document supervisory activities in the medical record.
• Monitor patient progress and document outcomes of interventions.
• Participate in care conferences, training, audits, and quality initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Recommend referrals to community resources when appropriate.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Skills

CPR certification

Home health experience

Education

Graduate from CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Job description

Amedisys is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide skilled care in patients' homes under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence while ensuring safety.

Requirements include a CAPTE-accredited PTA program grad, current CPR, and 1+ year PTA home health experience. Candidates with less than a year may need regional leadership approval and mentoring.