Per Diem Home Health PTA: Restore Mobility at Home

Optum; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock purchase

401(k) contribution

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant to provide skilled home health care under a licensed PT. You will implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence, while promoting safety and quality of life at home with patients and families.

You will document progress, coordinate with the PT and care team, and participate in quality improvement activities, all while maintaining confidentiality and compliance

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant program as required by CAPTE.
• Current license to practice as a PTA in the assigned state.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ year of PTA experience in home health, or approval/mentoring for <1 year.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed PT.
• Observes and reports patient responses and changes to the PT and physicians.
• Promotes wellness and preventive care and documents activities in the medical record.
• Monitors patient progress and participates in care conferences and quality activities.

Skills

CPR certification

Home health experience

Mentoring/residency readiness

Team collaboration

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant to provide skilled home health care under a licensed PT. You will implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence, while promoting safety and quality of life at home with patients and families.

You will document progress, coordinate with the PT and care team, and participate in quality improvement activities, all while maintaining confidentiality and compliance