Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant – Impactful Care

Optum; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide skilled home health care under a licensed physical therapist's supervision. You will implement treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, and safety at patients' homes, coordinating with caregivers and the care team to support recovery and quality of life.

A valid PTA license, CAPTE-accredited program graduation, CPR, and a driver's license are required; 1 year of home health experience is

Qualifications

• Current PTA license valid in assigned state.
• Graduate from CAPTE-accredited PTA program.
• At least 1 year of home health PTA experience recommended.
• If <1 year, regional clinical leader approval and mentoring may be required.
• Current CPR certification.
• Driver's license and reliable transportation.

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.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Confidentiality

Team coordination

Communication

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

CPR certification

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide skilled home health care under a licensed physical therapist's supervision. You will implement treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, and safety at patients' homes, coordinating with caregivers and the care team to support recovery and quality of life.

A valid PTA license, CAPTE-accredited program graduation, CPR, and a driver's license are required; 1 year of home health experience is