Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant — 1:1 Patient Care

Amedisys; LaFayette (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO/HSA medical plans with telehealth

Paid time off

Wellness rewards

Mental health support (EAP)

401(k) with company match

Family support & leave policies

Mileage reimbursement

Fleet vehicle program

Job summary

Amedisys is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide hands-on care in patients' homes within the Chickamauga Area, with a full-time day shift and paid training. You’ll work under the supervision of a licensed PT, following a physician-approved plan of care and documenting patient progress.

We offer benefits including choice of PPO or HSA medical plans, paid time off, mileage reimbursement, and a 401(k) match. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant in the assigned state.
• Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited PTA program.
• At least one year of PTA experience in home health (or approval for mentoring if less).
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services and interventions under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist and in accordance with the physician approved plan of care.
• Observes, records and reports the patient's response to treatment and any change in the patient's condition to the supervising PT, physician and other appropriate clinical staff.
• Provides resources for future needs and promotes wellness and prevention.
• Includes documentation of supervisory activities in the patient's medical record.
• Monitors and documents the patient's response to physical therapy intervention.
• Participates in patient care conferences, in services, chart audit activities, quality improvement activities including OBQI and OBQM and peer-review activities.
• Maintains confidentiality of information relating to the physical therapist-client relationship.
• Makes recommendations for follow-up care in coordination with the agency that admitted the patient and utilizes other agency care providers to assist with referrals to community resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Current license to practice as a PTA

Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited PTA

One year PTA home health experience

CPR certification

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Job description

Amedisys is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide hands-on care in patients' homes within the Chickamauga Area, with a full-time day shift and paid training. You’ll work under the supervision of a licensed PT, following a physician-approved plan of care and documenting patient progress.

We offer benefits including choice of PPO or HSA medical plans, paid time off, mileage reimbursement, and a 401(k) match. Equal opportunity employer.