Home Health PTA — Per Diem, Impactful Care

UnitedHealth Group; Covington (GA); Vor Ort; USD 58.000 - 87.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Zusammenfassung

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant to provide skilled home health care under a licensed PT. You will help patients improve mobility and independence in the comfort of their home, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

The role requires CAPTE-accredited PTA training, an active PTA license in the assigned state, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of home health experience.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited PTA program.
• Current PTA license for the assigned state.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ year PTA experience in home health care; mentoring if <1 year.

Aufgaben

• Provide PT services under supervision of a licensed PT per plan of care.
• Observe and report patient responses to treatment to PT and staff.
• Promote wellness and coordinate follow-up care with care teams.
• Document supervisory activities in the medical record.
• Monitor patient responses and update care plans as needed.
• Participate in patient care conferences and quality activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Refer to community resources and coordinate with involved agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Home health care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient safety

Documentation

Ausbildung

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Jobbeschreibung

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant to provide skilled home health care under a licensed PT. You will help patients improve mobility and independence in the comfort of their home, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

The role requires CAPTE-accredited PTA training, an active PTA license in the assigned state, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of home health experience.