Home Health PTA - Restore Mobility & Independence

Optum; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, invites applications for a Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver home-based care under a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement personalized treatment plans to improve mobility and safety at home, while collaborating with patients, caregivers, and the care team.

The role requires current PTA licensure in the assigned state, CAPTE-accredited education, and CPR certification, with potential for one year of home health experience.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a PTA in the assigned state.
• Graduate from CAPTE-accredited PTA program.
• One year related PTA experience in home health preferred; mentor/residency if less.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide PT services and interventions under supervision of a licensed PT and in accordance with the physician-approved plan of care.
• Observe, record and report the patient's response to treatment and any changes to the supervising PT.
• Provide resources for future needs and promote wellness and prevention.
• Include documentation of supervisory activities in the patient's medical record.
• Monitor and document the patient's response to PT intervention.
• Participate in patient care conferences, in-services, chart audits, and quality improvement activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of information related to the PT-client relationship.
• Make recommendations for follow-up care in coordination with the admitting agency and other care providers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR certification

In-home care collaboration

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

PTA license in state

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, invites applications for a Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver home-based care under a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement personalized treatment plans to improve mobility and safety at home, while collaborating with patients, caregivers, and the care team.

The role requires current PTA licensure in the assigned state, CAPTE-accredited education, and CPR certification, with potential for one year of home health experience.