Home Health PTA: Impactful Mobility Care + Benefits

Optum; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver skilled home health care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance and independence while promoting safety at home.

Under supervision, you will work with patients, caregivers and the care team, document progress, and support recovery with a focus on quality of life and personalized care in the home setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant program (CAPTE).
• Current license to practice as a PTA in the assigned state.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ years of related PTA experience for home health care.
• If less than one year, mentoring/residency approval may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide PT services under supervision of a licensed PT.
• Document patient responses and progress in medical records.
• Support patient mobility, strength, balance, and independence at home.
• Coordinate care with caregivers and interdisciplinary team.

Skills

CPR certification

Home health experience

Clinical observation

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver skilled home health care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance and independence while promoting safety at home.

Under supervision, you will work with patients, caregivers and the care team, document progress, and support recovery with a focus on quality of life and personalized care in the home setting.