Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant - Restore Mobility

Optum; Boiling Springs (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; 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 Therapy Assistant to work under a licensed Physical Therapist in patients' homes. You will implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance and independence, while promoting safety and comfort at home.

You’ll collaborate with patients, caregivers and the interdisciplinary team, document responses to therapy, and participate in quality improvement activities to enhance home health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a PTA in the assigned state.
• Graduate from an accredited PTA program as set by CAPTE.
• One year of PT experience in home health care or equivalent.
• If <1 year experience, mentoring/residency approved by regional leaders.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services under supervision of a licensed PT.
• Observes and reports patient responses to treatment.
• Promotes wellness and prevention for patients/families.
• Documents supervisory activities and patient progress.
• Monitors and documents therapy outcomes.
• Participates in care conferences and quality improvement activities.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and coordinates follow-up care.

Skills

CPR certification

PTA licensure

Home health experience

Mentoring/residency

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant to work under a licensed Physical Therapist in patients' homes. You will implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance and independence, while promoting safety and comfort at home.

You’ll collaborate with patients, caregivers and the interdisciplinary team, document responses to therapy, and participate in quality improvement activities to enhance home health outcomes.