Home Health PTA - $5K Sign-On Bonus

Jobtome; Hillsboro (OR); 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 deliver skilled therapy in patients’ homes under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The role focuses on improving mobility, balance, and independence while ensuring safety in the home environment.

You will collaborate with patients, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team to support recovery and enhance quality of life at home.

Qualifications

• Graduates of CAPTE-accredited PTA programs.
• Current state PTA license to practice.
• CPR certification required.
• At least 1 year of PTA home health experience preferred for safe in-home care.
• If <1 year, regional mentoring/ residency approval may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide PT services under supervision of a licensed PT.
• Record patient responses and communicate changes to the care team.
• Support recovery and quality of life at home.
• Document supervisory activities in the medical record.
• Coordinate follow-up care with the admitting agency and other providers.
• Attend patient care conferences and quality improvement activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Observation and reporting

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

PTA license (state)

CPR certification

1+ years home health PTA experience

Mentoring/residency option if <1 year

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver skilled therapy in patients’ homes under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The role focuses on improving mobility, balance, and independence while ensuring safety in the home environment.

You will collaborate with patients, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team to support recovery and enhance quality of life at home.