Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Home Health

Amedisys; Harriman (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in home health is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join their team. This role offers the chance to provide essential therapy services in a community-based setting, ensuring patients receive care in the comfort of their homes. With a focus on work-life balance, this position allows for flexible scheduling and the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient lives. If you are passionate about home healthcare and looking for a rewarding career, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Supportive Work Environment

Job Stability

Opportunities for Advancement

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a PTA in the state of employment.
• Graduate from an accredited PTA program as per CAPTE standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services under supervision.
• Observes and reports patient responses and changes in condition.
• Documents activities in the patient's medical record.

Skills

Physical Therapy Services

Patient Monitoring

Documentation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Accredited PTA Program

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant PTA Home Health

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Job Overview

Schedule: PRN As Needed. Sees patients in Roane and Morgan Counties.

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.

Attractive pay: $37.50 to $39.50 per hour.

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 patients' lives by providing care where they want to be — in their homes.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services and interventions under the supervision of a physical therapist, in accordance with the physician-approved plan of care.
• Observes, records, and reports patient responses and changes in condition to the supervising PT, physician, and clinical staff.
• Provides resources for future needs and promotes wellness and prevention.
• Documents supervisory activities in the patient's medical record.
• Monitors and documents patient responses to therapy interventions.
• Participates in patient care conferences, in-services, chart audits, quality improvement activities, and peer reviews.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Makes recommendations for follow-up care and coordinates with other care providers and community resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a PTA in the state of employment.
• Graduate from an accredited PTA program as per CAPTE standards.
• At least one year of related home health care experience or approval from regional leaders with mentoring or residency participation if less than one year.
• Current CPR certification.

Our compensation varies 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.