Home Health PTA: Restore Mobility & Independence

Optum; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver skilled in-home care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence in patients at home.

Join a collaborative care team, participate in care conferences, maintain documentation, and help promote safety and recovery in patients’ living environments.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant in the assigned state.
• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited PTA program.
• Minimum one year PTA experience in home health; if less than one year, regional leadership approval and mentoring or residency.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Observes, records and reports patient responses to treatment and changes in condition.
• Provides resources for future needs and promotes wellness and prevention.
• Documents supervisory activities in the patient’s medical record.
• Monitors patient response to therapy and progress.
• Participates in care conferences, in-services and quality improvement activities.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Makes referrals and coordinates follow-up care with other providers.

Skills

PTA licensure

CPR certification

Home health PTA experience

Mentoring/residency option

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver skilled in-home care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence in patients at home.

Join a collaborative care team, participate in care conferences, maintain documentation, and help promote safety and recovery in patients’ living environments.