Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Part-Time

Amedisys, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Wellness rewards

Job summary

Amedisys, Inc. is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver high-quality home health care in the Phoenix, AZ area. You will work under the supervision of a licensed PT and contribute to patient recovery in the comfort of their home.

Responsibilities include documenting patient progress, supporting wellness initiatives, and coordinating follow-up care with the care team. A strong emphasis is placed on patient confidentiality, compliance with care plans, and participation in

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant, state-specific.
• Graduated from CAPTE-accredited PTA program.
• One year related physical therapy experience preferred for home health.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services 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

PTA license

CPR certification

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Job description

Amedisys, Inc. is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver high-quality home health care in the Phoenix, AZ area. You will work under the supervision of a licensed PT and contribute to patient recovery in the comfort of their home.

Responsibilities include documenting patient progress, supporting wellness initiatives, and coordinating follow-up care with the care team. A strong emphasis is placed on patient confidentiality, compliance with care plans, and participation in