Home Health PTA - Impactful Care at Home

Jobtome; Monroe Township (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401k plan

Stock purchase program

Incentive programs

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver skilled care in patients' homes under a supervising Physical Therapist. You will help improve mobility, balance, and independence while promoting safety and recovery in collaboration with patients, caregivers, and the care team.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, coordinating with care providers, and contributing to quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Current CPR certification is required.
• Driver's license and access to reliable transportation are required.
• Graduate from an accredited PTA program per CAPTE standards.
• One year of home health physical therapy experience is preferred for PTAs.
• If less than one year of experience, regional leadership approval and mentoring may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide PTA services under the supervision of a licensed PT.
• Record patient responses to treatment and report changes to the supervising PT and staff.
• Support recovery and quality of life at home.
• Document supervisory activities in the medical record.
• Monitor and document patient progress and participate in care conferences and quality activities.

Skills

CPR certification

Driver's license

Home health teamwork

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver skilled care in patients' homes under a supervising Physical Therapist. You will help improve mobility, balance, and independence while promoting safety and recovery in collaboration with patients, caregivers, and the care team.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, coordinating with care providers, and contributing to quality improvement activities.