Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant — Growth & Impact

Jobtome; Griffin (GA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

Amedisys is seeking 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 promoting safety in the home environment.

You will collaborate with patients, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary care team, document progress, and participate in quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant in the state you’re assigned to work in.
• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy assistant program.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ years of related physical therapy experience for PTAs entering home health care or approval path for <1 year.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed PT and per the plan of care.
• Observes and reports patient response and changes to the supervising PT/physician.
• Maintains documentation in the patient’s medical record and coordinates with care teams.
• Contributes to quality improvement activities and meetings.
• Promotes safety and coordinates follow-up care with the admitting agency.

Skills

CPR certification

Home health care experience

Driver's license

1+ years PTA experience

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Job description

Amedisys is seeking 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 promoting safety in the home environment.

You will collaborate with patients, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary care team, document progress, and participate in quality improvement activities.