Impactful Home Health PTA — Restore Mobility

Optum; York (York County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Recognition programs

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is recruiting a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide skilled care in patients' homes under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility and independence while promoting safety at home.

Join a team that supports recovery and quality of life. Requirements include a CAPTE-accredited PTA program graduate, active state license, CPR certification, and relevant home health experience.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a PTA in the assigned state.
• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited PTA program.
• One year related PTA experience for home health care.
• If less than one year, regional mentoring/residency approval is required.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides PT services under the direction of a licensed physical therapist.
• Observes and reports patient responses to treatment and changes in condition.
• Provides resources for future needs and promotes wellness.
• Documents supervisory activities in the medical record.
• Monitors patient response to PT intervention.
• Participates in care conferences, in-services, audits and QA activities.
• Maintains confidentiality of PT-client information.
• Coordinates follow-up care and referrals with admitting agency and other providers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR certification

PTA licensure

Home health experience

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is recruiting a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide skilled care in patients' homes under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility and independence while promoting safety at home.

Join a team that supports recovery and quality of life. Requirements include a CAPTE-accredited PTA program graduate, active state license, CPR certification, and relevant home health experience.