Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant - Impactful Care

Optum; Carlisle (IN); Remote; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

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 will implement treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence while prioritizing safety in patients' homes.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, coordinating care with the PT and care team, and participating in quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant, specific to the state you're assigned to work in.
• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant educational program as set by CAPTE.
• One year related physical therapy experience for PTAs entering home health care to ensure knowledge and skills are sufficient.
• If less than one year of experience, approval from regional clinical leaders and mentoring/residency participation may be required.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed PT and in accordance with the plan of care.
• Observes and reports patient response to treatment and any changes to the supervising PT.
• Provides resources for future needs and promotes wellness.
• Documents supervisory activities in the medical record.
• Monitors patient response to therapy and progresses treatment accordingly.
• Participates in care conferences, in-services, audits, and quality improvement activities.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Makes follow-up care recommendations and coordinates with involved providers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

PTA license

CPR certification

Home health 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 will implement treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence while prioritizing safety in patients' homes.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, coordinating care with the PT and care team, and participating in quality improvement activities.