Home Health PTA: Restore Mobility & Independence

Optum; Georgia; On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase program

Incentive and recognition programs

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide skilled in-home care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence, while coordinating with patients, caregivers, and the care team.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, participating in care conferences, and promoting safety and wellness in the home setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current PTA license to practice in the state you are assigned.
• Graduate from CAPTE-accredited PTA program.
• Minimum one year of related PTA home health experience; if less, regional leadership approval and mentoring.
• Current CPR certification.
• Driver's license with reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services and interventions under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist and in accordance with the physician approved plan of care.
• Observes, records and reports the patient's response to treatment and any change in the patient's condition to the supervising PT, physician and other appropriate clinical staff.
• 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, in services, chart audit activities, quality improvement activities including OBQI and OBQM and peer-review activities.
• Maintains confidentiality of information relating to the physical therapist-client relationship.
• Makes recommendations for follow-up care in coordination with the agency that admitted the patient and utilizes other agency care providers to assist with referrals to community resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program graduate

Current state PTA license

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide skilled in-home care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence, while coordinating with patients, caregivers, and the care team.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, participating in care conferences, and promoting safety and wellness in the home setting.