Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant - Sign-On Bonus

Jobtome; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide skilled home care under a licensed PT. The role emphasizes mobility, safety, and individualized treatment in patients’ homes, with supervision and collaboration from the care team.

Pay includes a sign-on bonus for external candidates, with compensation details reflecting annual total cash targets and per-visit/hourly pay, aligned with local labor markets and productivity.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant in the assigned state.
• Graduate from an accredited PTA educational program as set by CAPTE.
• One year related PTA experience for home health care, or approval from regional leaders if less than one year.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides PT services and interventions under supervision of a licensed PT.
• Observes and reports patient response to treatment to the supervising PT and clinical staff.
• Documents supervisory activities in the patient’s medical record.
• Monitors patient progress and documents changes in status.
• Participates in care conferences, in-services, chart audits, and quality improvement activities.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and coordinates follow-up care with other providers.

Skills

PTA license

CPR certification

Home health experience

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide skilled home care under a licensed PT. The role emphasizes mobility, safety, and individualized treatment in patients’ homes, with supervision and collaboration from the care team.

Pay includes a sign-on bonus for external candidates, with compensation details reflecting annual total cash targets and per-visit/hourly pay, aligned with local labor markets and productivity.