Home Health PTA: Mobility & Independence Champion

Jobtome; New Kingstown (PA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide skilled care in patients' homes under a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance and independence while promoting safety and quality of life at home.

You will collaborate with patients, caregivers and the interdisciplinary team, participate in care conferences, document progress and support recovery through home-based services.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a PTA in the assigned state.
• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited PTA program.
• At least one year of PTA home health experience; if less, regional approval required.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist.
• Observes and reports patient responses to treatment and changes in condition.
• Promotes wellness, prevention, and resources for future needs.
• Documents supervisory activities in the medical record.
• Monitors patient response to PT interventions and participates in quality improvement activities.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Makes follow-up care recommendations in coordination with the agency.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

PTA licensure (state-specific)

CPR certification

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide skilled care in patients' homes under a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance and independence while promoting safety and quality of life at home.

You will collaborate with patients, caregivers and the interdisciplinary team, participate in care conferences, document progress and support recovery through home-based services.