Home Health PTA: Help Patients Move Better at Home

Jobtome; Camp Hill (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Qualifications include an active PTA license in the state, CAPTE-accredited program completion, and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant in the assigned state.
• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant program as set by CAPTE.
• One year related PTA experience in home health preferred.
• If less than one year, approval from regional clinical leaders and mentoring may be required.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed PT.
• Observe and report patient response to treatment and any changes in condition.
• Document supervisory activities in the patient’s medical record.
• Promote wellness and prevention; coordinate follow-up care with the agency.
• Participate in care conferences, in-services, chart audits, and quality improvement activities.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Job description

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

Qualifications include an active PTA license in the state, CAPTE-accredited program completion, and CPR certification.