Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant — Sign-On Bonus

Jobtome; Clinton (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide skilled home health care under a supervising Physical Therapist. You will implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, and independence, while promoting safety in patients' homes.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, coordinating with the care team, and supporting ongoing recovery. A sign-on bonus is available for external candidates.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant educational program as set by CAPTE.
• Current license to practice as a PTA in the assigned state.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ years of related PTA experience for home health care or approval/mentoring for less than 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services under supervision of a licensed PT.
• Observes and reports patient responses to treatment.
• Maintains documentation in the patient record.
• Supports discharge planning and referrals to community resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Mobility training

Safety awareness

Documentation

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide skilled home health care under a supervising Physical Therapist. You will implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, and independence, while promoting safety in patients' homes.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, coordinating with the care team, and supporting ongoing recovery. A sign-on bonus is available for external candidates.