Home Health PTA — Empower Mobility & Independence

Jobtome; Kannapolis (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide home-based PT under a licensed PT. You’ll help improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence in patients at home, collaborating with patients, caregivers, and the care team.

The role requires an active PTA license, CAPTE-accredited program, CPR, and a valid driver’s license. Compensation includes hourly pay and comprehensive benefits; typical pay ranges from $28.00 to $42.00 per hour for full-time

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant (state-specific).
• Graduate from CAPTE-accredited PTA program.
• One year of related PTA home-health experience preferred; otherwise supervision/mentoring program.

Responsibilities

• Provides PT services under the supervision of a licensed PT per plan of care.
• Observes and reports patient response to treatment to the supervising PT/physician.
• Promotes wellness and resources for future needs.
• Documents supervisory activities in the patient's medical record.
• Monitors patient response to PT intervention.
• Participates in conferences, trainings, audits, OBQI/OBQM, and peer review.
• Maintains confidentiality of PT-client information.
• Coordinates follow-up care with the admitting agency and other providers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

PTA license

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide home-based PT under a licensed PT. You’ll help improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence in patients at home, collaborating with patients, caregivers, and the care team.

The role requires an active PTA license, CAPTE-accredited program, CPR, and a valid driver’s license. Compensation includes hourly pay and comprehensive benefits; typical pay ranges from $28.00 to $42.00 per hour for full-time