Home Health PTA: Elevate Mobility & Independence

Optum; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Collaboration with patients, caregivers and the care team is essential. The role requires PTA licensure in the assigned state, graduation from a CAPTE-accredited program, and CPR certification, with at least

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant in the assigned state.
• Graduate from an CAPTE-accredited PTA program.
• One year of related PTA experience in home health or eligibility for mentoring if less than one year.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Observes and reports patient response to treatment and changes in condition.
• Document supervisory activities in the patient's medical record.
• Participates in care conferences and quality improvement activities.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Coordinates follow-up care with the admitting agency and other providers.

Skills

Current CPR certification

Home health experience

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

State PTA license

Job description

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

Collaboration with patients, caregivers and the care team is essential. The role requires PTA licensure in the assigned state, graduation from a CAPTE-accredited program, and CPR certification, with at least