Home Health PTA: Restore Mobility & Independence

Jobtome; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides in-home health and related services, emphasizing compassionate, personalized care. You will work as a Physical Therapy Assistant under a licensed PT to improve mobility, strength, and independence for patients at home.

The role includes documenting progress, coordinating with families and the care team, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a PTA in the assigned state.
• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited PTA program.
• One year of home health PT experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide PTA services under supervision of a licensed PT per plan of care.
• Record patient progress and report changes to the supervising PT.
• Promote wellness and coordinate with caregivers for ongoing care.
• Document supervisory activities in patient records.
• Monitor and document response to therapy.
• Participate in care conferences and quality improvement activities.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Coordinate referrals to community resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Home health care

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Patient safety

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Licensed PTA (state-specific)

CPR certification

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides in-home health and related services, emphasizing compassionate, personalized care. You will work as a Physical Therapy Assistant under a licensed PT to improve mobility, strength, and independence for patients at home.

The role includes documenting progress, coordinating with families and the care team, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives while maintaining patient confidentiality.