Home Health PTA: Empower Mobility & Comfort

Optum; Enola (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k plan

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide skilled services in patients’ homes under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance and independence while promoting safety at home.

The role requires a current PTA license in the assigned state, CAPTE-accredited education, and at least one year of PTA experience in home health or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant in the assigned state.
• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant educational program as per CAPTE.
• One year related PTA experience for home health care; if less than one year, regional approval and mentoring is required.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services under the direction of a licensed physical therapist and per the approved plan of care.
• Observes and reports patient response to treatment and any changes to supervising PT and clinical staff.
• Promotes wellness and prevention; provides resources for future needs.
• Documents supervisory activities in the patient’s medical record.
• Monitors patient response to PT intervention and progress.
• Participates in patient care conferences, in-services, chart audits and quality improvement activities.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and coordinates follow-up care with relevant providers.

Skills

PTA license

CAPTE-compliant program

1 year PTA experience

CPR certification

Education

Accredited PTA program

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide skilled services in patients’ homes under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance and independence while promoting safety at home.

The role requires a current PTA license in the assigned state, CAPTE-accredited education, and at least one year of PTA experience in home health or equivalent.