Home Health PTA - Per Diem, Impactful Patient Care

Optum; Kennesaw (GA); Remote; USD 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k plan

Equity stock purchase plan

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, delivers home health and related services. As a Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant, you’ll work under a licensed Physical Therapist to provide skilled care in patients’ homes, following individualized plans to improve mobility and independence.

You’ll collaborate with patients, caregivers and the interdisciplinary team, document activities, and support recovery and quality of life at home.

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+ year of PTA experience; home health preferred.
• If <1 year, regional leadership approval and mentoring required.

Responsibilities

• Provide PT services under supervision per plan of care.
• Observe and report patient responses to treatment.
• Support wellness and prevention and document activities.
• Record supervisory activities in medical records.
• Monitor patient progress and participate in care conferences.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Coordinate follow-up care with admitted agency and community resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Current PTA license

CPR certification

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, delivers home health and related services. As a Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant, you’ll work under a licensed Physical Therapist to provide skilled care in patients’ homes, following individualized plans to improve mobility and independence.

You’ll collaborate with patients, caregivers and the interdisciplinary team, document activities, and support recovery and quality of life at home.