Home Health PTA: Elevate Mobility & Independence

Jobtome; Lavonia (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver skilled PT services in patients' homes under supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility and safety in home settings.

The role requires license, CAPTE-graduated PTA, CPR certification, and at least one year of home health experience. Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant, specific to the state you're assigned to work in.
• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant educational program as set by CAPTE.
• One year related physical therapy experience for PTAs entering home health care to ensure knowledge and skills are sufficient.
• If less than one year of experience, approval from regional clinical leaders is required as well as appropriate mentoring and/or participating in a residency program.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services and interventions under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist and in accordance with the physician approved plan of care.
• Observes, records and reports the patient's response to treatment and any change in the patient's condition to the supervising PT, physician and other appropriate clinical staff.
• Provides resources for future needs and promotes wellness and prevention.
• Includes documentation of supervisory activities in the patient's medical record.
• Monitors and documents the patient's response to physical therapy intervention.
• Participates in patient care conferences, in services, chart audit activities, quality improvement activities including OBQI and OBQM and peer-review activities.
• Maintains confidentiality of information relating to the physical therapist-client relationship.
• Makes recommendations for follow-up care in coordination with the agency that admitted the patient and utilizes other agency care providers to assist with referrals to community resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

PTA license

CPR certification

Home health experience

Mentoring/Residency consideration

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver skilled PT services in patients' homes under supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility and safety in home settings.

The role requires license, CAPTE-graduated PTA, CPR certification, and at least one year of home health experience. Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth are offered.