PTA Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health

Amedisys; Waycross (GA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telehealth

Paid time off

HSA plan

Wellness rewards

Mental health support

401(k)

Parental leave

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Amedisys is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide high-quality PT services in home settings across Waycross, Georgia. Under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist, you will implement treatment plans, document progress, and support patient wellness and safety in the comfort of patients' homes.

This full-time position offers competitive pay ($47-$56 per visit), comprehensive benefits, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, and resources to pursue professional growth and

Qualifications

• Current PTA license in the assigned state.
• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited PTA program.
• At least one year of PTA home health experience or approval from regional leaders if less than one year.

Responsibilities

• Provides PTA services under the supervision of a licensed PT and per plan of care.
• Observes and reports patient responses to treatment to the PT and clinical staff.
• Documents supervisory activities and patient progress in the medical record.
• Supports prevention and wellness with patients in home settings.
• Participates in care conferences and quality improvement activities.
• Coordinates follow-up care with the admitting agency and other care providers.

Skills

Current PTA license

CPR certification

One year PTA home health experience

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Job description

Overview

Full Time Position

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

• $47-$56 Base Rate (Converting to Per Visit)

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.
• 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.