Physical Therapist Assistant

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH; West Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO or HSA plans with telehealth

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Family leave coverage

Job summary

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant for a full-time, weekdays role in Massachusetts. The position covers the Wrentham, Plainville, Foxboro, Norfolk, Walpole, Sharon, Stoughton, Easton territory while offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus and competitive hourly pay.

Responsibilities include providing PTA services under the supervising therapist, documenting progress, promoting wellness, and coordinating follow-up care.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a PTA in the assigned state.
• Graduate from an accredited PTA program (CAPTE).
• One year of home health PTA experience recommended for entry.
• If less than one year of experience, mentoring may be required.
• Current CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services and interventions under the supervision of a PT.
• Observes and reports patient responses to treatment and condition changes.
• Provides resources for wellness and prevention.
• Documents supervisory activities in the patient’s record.
• Monitors patient response and participates in quality improvement activities.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Coordinates follow-up care with the admitting agency.

Skills

PTA license

PTA program graduate

CPR certification

Home health experience

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Job description

Overview

$5,000 Sign on Bonus (all paid in first year)

Full Time, Weekdays

Territory: Wrentham, Plainville, Foxboro, Norfolk, Walpole, Sharon, Stoughton, Easton

Join Amedisys-one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.-where flexibility, purpose and growth come together to help patients heal where they feel most comfortable, at home.

Overview

$5,000 Sign on Bonus (all paid in first year)

Full Time, Weekdays

Territory: Wrentham, Plainville, Foxboro, Norfolk, Walpole, Sharon, Stoughton, Easton

Join Amedisys-one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.-where flexibility, purpose and growth come together to help patients heal where they feel most comfortable, at home.

Pay Range: $47/hr to $59/hr

What's In It For You

• Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth.


• Paid time off.


• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with Amedisys HSA plan.


• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for activities-use for spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*


• Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance program.


• 401(k) with a company match.


• Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.


• Mileage reimbursement.


• And more.


• Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.


• Participation requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan.

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.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant, specific to the state you're assigned to work in.


• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant educational program as set by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).


• One year related physical therapy experience for PTAs entering home health care to ensure that knowledge and skills are sufficient to safely provide physical therapy services to patients.


• If less than one year of experience, approval from regional clinical leaders is required as well as appropriate mentoring and/or participating in a residency program.


• Current CPR certification.

Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.