Home Health PTA: Restore Mobility & Comfort

Optum; Annville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver skilled care in patients' homes under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, balance, and independence while promoting safety at home.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, coordinating with caregivers and the care team, and supporting recovery through wellness and prevention.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant, specific to the state you're assigned to work in.
• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant educational program as set by CAPTE.
• One year related physical therapy experience for PTAs entering home health care.
• If less than one year of experience, approval from regional clinical leaders is required and mentoring/ residency participation may be needed.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services and interventions under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist.
• Observes, records and reports patient's response to treatment.
• Provides resources for future needs and promotes wellness and prevention.
• Includes documentation of supervisory activities in the patient's medical record.
• Monitors and documents the patient's response to physical therapy intervention.
• Participates in patient care conferences and quality improvement activities.
• Maintains confidentiality of information relating to the therapist-patient relationship.
• Makes recommendations for follow-up care and coordinates with admitted agencies for referrals to community resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

PTA license

CPR certification

Home health experience

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Job description

Amedisys is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver skilled care in patients' homes under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, balance, and independence while promoting safety at home.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, coordinating with caregivers and the care team, and supporting recovery through wellness and prevention.