Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 4,822,000 - 5,269,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO or HSA plans

Paid time off

HSA healthcare services

Wellness rewards

Counseling support

401(k) with match

Family benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Amedisys Home Health is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver high-quality PT care directly in patients’ homes under the supervision of a licensed PT. You will document progress, promote wellness, and collaborate with a supportive clinical team to improve mobility and independence for patients.

Responsibilities include implementing plan of care, monitoring responses, and coordinating with the agency for follow-up care. Equal opportunity employer with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant in the assigned state.
• Graduate from an accredited PTA program as required by CAPTE.
• One year related PTA experience in home health recommended.
• If less than one year of experience, mentoring/residency may be required.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide PT services under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Observe and document patient response to treatment and any changes in condition.
• Promote wellness and preventive care.
• Document supervisory activities in patient records.
• Monitor patient progress and treatment response.
• Participate in care conferences, in-services, audits, and QA activities.
• Coordinate follow-up referrals with the admitting agency.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

PTA license (state)

CPR certification

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

Shift : 4 10s (Every Thurs, Fri, Sat. and Sun.)

Overview

Shift : 4 10s (Every Thurs, Fri, Sat. and Sun.)

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

• 35.00 to 38.25

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.

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.