Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Amedisys; Chattanooga, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Amedisys in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a dedicated Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver skilled care in patients' homes under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist, helping patients regain mobility, independence, and confidence in their own space.

You will document progress, participate in care conferences, and collaborate with a compassionate clinical team to promote wellness and prevent regression.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a PTA in the state of assignment.
• Graduate from an accredited PTA program as set by CAPTE.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services and interventions under the direction of a licensed physical therapist and plan of care.
• Observes and reports patient responses to treatment to supervising PT and clinical staff.
• Maintains documentation of supervisory activities in the patient’s medical record.
• Monitors patient response to PT intervention and participates in care conferences and quality improvement activities.

Skills

PTA licensure

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team as a Home Health PTA – Make a Meaningful Impact Every Day!

Are you a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist Assistant looking to bring your expertise directly into patients’ homes? We’re seeking a dedicated PTA to deliver high-quality physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, helping patients regain mobility, independence, and confidence in the comfort of their own space. If you're passionate about promoting wellness, documenting progress, and collaborating with a supportive clinical team, this is your opportunity to make a real difference—one visit at a time

Attractive pay

• 37.50 to 39.75

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.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and 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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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.