Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant — $5k Sign-On Bonus

Optum; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Cnd

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide in-home skilled care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance and independence in patients’ homes.

You will collaborate with patients, caregivers and the care team to support recovery and enhance quality of life at home. The role offers growth opportunities within a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant educational program as set by CAPTE.
• Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant, specific to the state you’re assigned to work in.
• 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.

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Current state PTA license

Current CPR certification

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide in-home skilled care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance and independence in patients’ homes.

You will collaborate with patients, caregivers and the care team to support recovery and enhance quality of life at home. The role offers growth opportunities within a supportive, mission-driven environment.