Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Adult Home Health Visits

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home health company seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide care in patients' homes. The role offers full-time hours, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package, including mental health support and a 401(k). Join a supportive team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on patient lives.

Benefits

Affordable PPO or HSA medical plans

Paid time off

Wellness rewards

Mental health support

401(k) with company match

Fleet vehicle program

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant.
• One year of physical therapy experience for new PTAs entering home health.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services under supervision.
• Observes and reports patient's response to treatment.
• Documents supervisory activities in the patient's medical record.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Education

Accredited PTA Educational Program

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Adult Home Health Visits

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Shift: Full Time Days

Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.

Overview

• Attractive Pay: Minimum Hourly Rate: $35.00, Maximum Hourly Rate: $42.00

What's In It For You

• A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa services, gym memberships, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
• Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys 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.

Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status. To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.

Why Amedisys?

• Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.
• Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing care where they want to be - in their homes.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services and interventions under the 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 clinical staff.
• Provides resources for future needs and promotes wellness and prevention.
• Documents 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 audits, quality improvement activities including OBQI and OBQM, and peer-review activities.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Makes recommendations for follow-up care and utilizes other agency care providers for referrals to community resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant in the assigned state.
• Graduate from an accredited PTA educational program as per CAPTE standards.
• One year of physical therapy experience for new PTAs entering home health; less than one year requires approval from regional leaders and mentoring or residency participation.
• Current CPR certification.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across U.S. markets and may vary based on location, knowledge, skills, and experience.

Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to legally protected characteristics.