Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant — Impact & Growth

Optum; Selinsgrove (Snyder County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Recognition programs

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide skilled in-home care under a licensed Physical Therapist. You’ll deliver individualized treatment plans to improve mobility and safety at home, while coordinating with patients, caregivers, and the care team.

Required are a PTA license for the state, CAPTE-approved education, and CPR certification, with at least one year of PTA experience in home health preferred.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant in the relevant state.
• Graduate from an accredited PTA educational program (CAPTE).
• One year related physical therapy experience for PTAs entering home health care.
• If less than one year of experience, regional clinical leader approval and mentoring may be required.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services under the direction of a licensed PT.
• Observe and report patient responses and changes to the supervising PT and clinical staff.
• Promote wellness and prevention; document supervisory activities in medical records.
• Monitor patient progress and participate in care coordination and quality activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information and coordinate follow-up care.

Skills

PTA license

PS: CPR certification

Minimum 1 year PTA experience

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide skilled in-home care under a licensed Physical Therapist. You’ll deliver individualized treatment plans to improve mobility and safety at home, while coordinating with patients, caregivers, and the care team.

Required are a PTA license for the state, CAPTE-approved education, and CPR certification, with at least one year of PTA experience in home health preferred.