Home Health PTA - Flexible, Impactful Care

Amedisys; Lavonia (GA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Telehealth option

Paid time off

Healthcare services credit

Wellness rewards

Mental health support

401(k) match

Family leave

Job summary

Amedisys, a leading home health and hospice provider in the United States, invites a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team in Lavonia, GA. You will work under a supervising PT to implement the approved plan of care, monitor patient progress, and help patients heal at home.

The role emphasizes documentation, coordination with care teams, and continuous quality improvement, with competitive pay and benefits such as PTO, health plans, and retirement matching.

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.
• If less than one year of experience, approval from regional clinical leaders is required and mentoring/residency may be needed.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services and interventions under the direction of a PTA and in accordance with the plan of care.
• Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment to the supervising PT and clinicians.
• Provides resources for future needs and promotes wellness and prevention.
• Documents supervisory activities in the patient's medical record.
• Monitors and documents the patient’s response to PT intervention.
• Participates in patient care conferences, in-services, audits and quality improvement activities.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Makes follow-up care recommendations in coordination with the admitting agency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

PTA license

CPR certification

Home health experience

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Job description

Amedisys, a leading home health and hospice provider in the United States, invites a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team in Lavonia, GA. You will work under a supervising PT to implement the approved plan of care, monitor patient progress, and help patients heal at home.

The role emphasizes documentation, coordination with care teams, and continuous quality improvement, with competitive pay and benefits such as PTO, health plans, and retirement matching.