Home Health PTA: Restore Mobility & Independence

Jobtome; Stanfield (OR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide skilled care in patients' homes under a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement treatment plans to improve mobility and safety, and collaborate with patients, caregivers and the care team to support recovery at home.

Required qualifications include a state PTA license, CAPTE-accredited program, CPR, and at least one year of PTA experience in home health; a valid driver's license and reliable

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant in the assigned state.
• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited PTA program.
• One year related physical therapy experience in home health care.
• If less than one year of experience, approval from regional clinical leaders and mentoring 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

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide skilled care in patients' homes under a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement treatment plans to improve mobility and safety, and collaborate with patients, caregivers and the care team to support recovery at home.

Required qualifications include a state PTA license, CAPTE-accredited program, CPR, and at least one year of PTA experience in home health; a valid driver's license and reliable