Home Health PTA: Restore Mobility & Independence

Jobtome; Ranlo (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

Amedisys is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide skilled services in patients' homes under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement treatment plans that improve mobility, balance, and independence while ensuring safety and quality of care.

Requirements include a state PTA license, CAPTE-accredited program, CPR certification, and at least one year of PT experience in home health or similar settings. A reliable vehicle and valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a PTA in the assigned state.
• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited PTA program.
• At least one year of PT-related home health experience.
• If less than one year, regional approval and mentorship may be required.
• Current CPR certification.
• Driver's license and reliable transportation.

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.

Skills

PTA license

Home health experience

CPR certification

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Job description

Amedisys is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide skilled services in patients' homes under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement treatment plans that improve mobility, balance, and independence while ensuring safety and quality of care.

Requirements include a state PTA license, CAPTE-accredited program, CPR certification, and at least one year of PT experience in home health or similar settings. A reliable vehicle and valid driver's license are required.