Home Health PTA — Restore Mobility, Sign-On Bonus

Optum; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

401k

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide skilled home health care under supervision of a licensed PT. You will implement treatment plans to improve mobility and independence, and support patients in their own homes.

You will collaborate with caregivers and the care team, document progress, follow safety protocols, and participate in quality improvement. A sign-on bonus of 7,500 is available for external candidates.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide PT services under supervision of a licensed PT.
• Document patient progress in medical records.
• Monitor and report patient responses to therapy.
• Collaborate with caregivers and interdisciplinary team to promote safety.
• Participate in care conferences and quality improvement activities.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Coordinate follow-up care with other providers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

PTA license

CPR certified

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide skilled home health care under supervision of a licensed PT. You will implement treatment plans to improve mobility and independence, and support patients in their own homes.

You will collaborate with caregivers and the care team, document progress, follow safety protocols, and participate in quality improvement. A sign-on bonus of 7,500 is available for external candidates.