Home Health PTA - Impactful In-Home Rehab & Benefits

Jobtome; Monroe (OK); On-site; USD 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist in patients’ homes. You will implement individualized plans of care to improve mobility and independence, while coordinating with patients, caregivers, and the care team.

Responsibilities include documenting responses to therapy, promoting wellness, and contributing to care conferences and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Must hold current PTA license in the assigned state.
• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited PTA program.
• Minimum of one year PTA experience in home health or equivalent; mentoring/residency required if <1 year.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide PTA services under the supervision of a licensed PT and per the approved plan of care.
• Observe, document, and report patient responses to treatment to the PT and care team.
• Promote wellness, prevention, and resources for future needs; document supervisory activities.
• Monitor and document patient progress and therapy outcomes.
• Participate in care conferences, in-services, chart audits, and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Physical therapy

Home health

CPR certification

Clinical documentation

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist in patients’ homes. You will implement individualized plans of care to improve mobility and independence, while coordinating with patients, caregivers, and the care team.

Responsibilities include documenting responses to therapy, promoting wellness, and contributing to care conferences and quality improvement.