Home Health PTA: Restore Mobility & Independence

Optum; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver skilled in-home care under a supervising Physical Therapist. You will implement individualized plans to improve mobility, strength and balance, and independence, in partnership with patients and families.

Requirements include CAPTE-accredited PTA education, current PTA license, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of home health experience. A comprehensive benefits package awaits.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an CAPTE-accredited PTA program.
• Current PTA license for the state of assignment.
• Current CPR certification.
• At least 1 year of PTA home health care experience.

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.

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

PTA license to practice (state)

CPR certification

Job description

Amedisys is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver skilled in-home care under a supervising Physical Therapist. You will implement individualized plans to improve mobility, strength and balance, and independence, in partnership with patients and families.

Requirements include CAPTE-accredited PTA education, current PTA license, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of home health experience. A comprehensive benefits package awaits.