Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant — Care & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver skilled home health care under a supervising PT. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, tracking patient progress, and coordinating with the care team to support recovery at home.

The role requires a state PTA license, CAPTE-accredited education, CPR certification, and at least one year of PTA experience in home health. Competitive pay and benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in the assigned state.
• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited PTA program.
• One year of related PTA experience in home health preferred.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Observes, records and reports patient response to treatment and changes in condition.
• Documents supervisory activities and patient care in medical records.
• Participates in care conferences, chart audits, and quality improvement activities.

Education

Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program (CAPTE)

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver skilled home health care under a supervising PT. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, tracking patient progress, and coordinating with the care team to support recovery at home.

The role requires a state PTA license, CAPTE-accredited education, CPR certification, and at least one year of PTA experience in home health. Competitive pay and benefits accompany the position.