Home Health PTA: Restore Mobility & Independence

Jobtome; Halifax Township (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Amedisys is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver skilled PT in patients' homes under a supervising PT. You will implement treatment plans, monitor progress, and coordinate with caregivers and the care team to promote independence and safety at home.

Requirements include a state PTA license, CAPTE-accredited education, and CPR certification, with at least one year of PTA experience in home health or equivalent mentoring support.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant in the assigned state.
• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited PTA program.
• One year related PTA experience for home health or regional mentoring if less than one year.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides PT services and interventions under supervision according to the plan of care.
• Observes and reports patient responses to treatment and changes to the supervising PT and clinical staff.
• Promotes wellness and prevention and documents supervisory activities in medical records.
• Monitors patient response and participates in care conferences and quality improvement activities.
• Coordinates follow-up care with the admitting agency and other care providers.

Skills

PTA license (state)

CPR certification

Home health experience

1 year PTA experience

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Job description

Amedisys is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver skilled PT in patients' homes under a supervising PT. You will implement treatment plans, monitor progress, and coordinate with caregivers and the care team to promote independence and safety at home.

Requirements include a state PTA license, CAPTE-accredited education, and CPR certification, with at least one year of PTA experience in home health or equivalent mentoring support.