Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans with telehealth

Paid time off

Amedisys HSA services

Wellness rewards

Mental health support

401(k) with match

Parental leave

Family leave

Mileage reimbursement

Fleet vehicle program

Job summary

Amedisys Home Health is seeking a part-time Physical Therapy Assistant to provide therapy services under the supervision of a licensed PT in the home health setting. You will assess patients, implement treatment plans, and document progress while promoting wellness and safety in patients' homes.

Qualified candidates have an active PTA license, CAPTE-accredited program graduate, CPR certification, and at least one year of PTA experience in home health preferred.

Qualifications

• Current PTA license for the state of assignment.
• Graduate from CAPTE-accredited PTA program.
• One year PTA home health experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed PT and in accordance with the plan of care.
• Observes and reports patient responses to treatment to the supervising PT.
• Promotes wellness and prevention in patients' homes.
• Documents supervisory activities in the medical record.
• Monitors patient progress and response to therapy interventions.
• Participates in patient care conferences and quality improvement activities.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Overview

Part-Time

Make a difference every day as an Amedisys physical therapist assistant

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.

Attractive pay

• $28.00 - $31.00

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.

  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.