Home Health PTA — Elevate Mobility & Independence

UnitedHealth Group; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock purchase plan

401(k) contribution

Incentive and recognition programs

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides home health and hospice services that bring care into the home. The Physical Therapist Assistant will work under a licensed Physical Therapist to implement treatment plans that improve mobility, strength, balance and independence while promoting safety in the patient’s home.

Collaborating with patients, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team, you will document responses, support recovery, and enhance quality of life in the home setting.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a PTA in the assigned state.
• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited PTA program.
• Minimum 1 year PTA experience in home health care; mentoring if less than 1 year.
• CPR certification and driver’s license with reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services under supervision of a licensed PT in patients' homes.
• Document patient responses and changes in condition to supervising staff.
• Support recovery, mobility, strength, balance and independence at home.
• Coordinate with patients, caregivers and interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain confidentiality and participate in care conferences and quality activities.
• Refer to community resources and coordinate follow-up care.

Skills

PTA license

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

1 year PTA experience

Mentoring / residency option

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides home health and hospice services that bring care into the home. The Physical Therapist Assistant will work under a licensed Physical Therapist to implement treatment plans that improve mobility, strength, balance and independence while promoting safety in the patient’s home.

Collaborating with patients, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team, you will document responses, support recovery, and enhance quality of life in the home setting.