Home Health PTA - Per Diem with $2.5K Sign-On

Optum; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2,500

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401(k) contribution

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide skilled care in patients’ homes under supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, and safety, coordinating with patients, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team to support recovery at home.

Enjoy a per diem schedule with the potential for annual compensation aligned with productivity and visit-based pay, plus a

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a PTA in the assigned state.
• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited PTA program.
• One year of PTA home health experience recommended for proficiency.
• If <1 year, regional clinical leaders’ approval and mentoring may be required.
• CPR certification is current.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services under supervision of a licensed PT.
• Record and report patient responses to treatment and changes in condition.
• Support patient mobility, strength, balance, and independence at home.
• Document supervisory activities in medical records.
• Participate in conferences and QA activities and coordinate with care team.

Skills

PTA license

CPR certification

Driver's license

Home health experience

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide skilled care in patients’ homes under supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, and safety, coordinating with patients, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team to support recovery at home.

Enjoy a per diem schedule with the potential for annual compensation aligned with productivity and visit-based pay, plus a