Home Health PTA: Restore Mobility & Independence

Optum; Marysville (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Stock purchase plan

401(k) contribution

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver skilled services in patients’ homes under a licensed Physical Therapist. You’ll implement treatment plans to improve mobility and safety, while coordinating with caregivers and the care team.

Required: PTA license, CAPTE-accredited program, CPR, and 1+ year in home health; mentoring possible for <1 year experience. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant in the assigned state.
• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited PTA program.
• Minimum of one year PTA experience for home health care.
• If less than one year, regional mentoring/residency approval is required.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed PT.
• Observes and reports patient responses to treatment.
• Promotes wellness and prevention resources for patients.
• Documents supervisory activities in the medical record.
• Monitors patient response to PT interventions.
• Participates in care conferences, in-services and quality improvement activities.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Assists with referrals to community resources and follow-up care.

Skills

PTA license

Home health care

CPR certification

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver skilled services in patients’ homes under a licensed Physical Therapist. You’ll implement treatment plans to improve mobility and safety, while coordinating with caregivers and the care team.

Required: PTA license, CAPTE-accredited program, CPR, and 1+ year in home health; mentoring possible for <1 year experience. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits offered.