Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant – Restore Mobility

Optum; Gray (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; 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 deliver skilled home health care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, and safety at patients' homes while collaborating with caregivers and the care team.

The role requires a PTA license, CAPTE-accredited program graduate status, CPR certification, and at least one year of PTA home health experience.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant, valid for the state of assignment.
• Graduate from an accredited PTA program as set by CAPTE.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ year of PTA home health care experience.
• If <1 year, regional clinical leaders approval and mentoring or residency required.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed PT and per plan of care.
• Observes and reports patient responses to treatment to the PT and clinical staff.
• Promotes wellness and prevention and documents supervisory activities in the medical record.
• Monitors patient progress and participates in care conferences and quality activities.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and coordinates follow-up with the admitting agency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

PTA licensure

CPR certified

1+ year PTA experience

CAPTE accredited program graduate

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver skilled home health care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, and safety at patients' homes while collaborating with caregivers and the care team.

The role requires a PTA license, CAPTE-accredited program graduate status, CPR certification, and at least one year of PTA home health experience.