Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

UnitedHealth Group•Bryan, TX

1d•$55,329 - $82,993•Onsite

About The Position

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The Physical Therapist Assistant works under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to provide skilled care in patients’ homes. The role carries out individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence while promoting safety. In partnership with patients, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary care team, the PTA supports recovery and enhances quality of life at home. The position provides physical therapy services in accordance with the physician-approved plan of care, monitors and documents patient responses, and communicates changes in condition to appropriate clinical staff. It also supports wellness and prevention, care coordination, quality improvement, and confidentiality. Compensation includes per-visit-point pay for visits and hourly pay for certain non-visit activities.

Requirements

Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant in the state where assigned to work.
Graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant educational program as set by CAPTE.
One year of related physical therapy experience for PTAs entering home health care; candidates with less experience require regional clinical leader approval and appropriate mentoring and/or participation in a residency program.
Current CPR certification.
Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services and interventions under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist and in accordance with the physician-approved plan of care.
Observe, record, and report the patient's response to treatment and changes in condition to the supervising PT, physician, and other appropriate clinical staff.
Provide resources for future needs and promote wellness and prevention.
Document supervisory activities in the patient's medical record.
Monitor and document the patient's response to physical therapy intervention.
Participate in patient care conferences, in-services, chart audit activities, quality improvement activities including OBQI and OBQM, and peer-review activities.
Maintain confidentiality of information relating to the physical therapist-client relationship.
Make recommendations for follow-up care in coordination with the admitting agency and use other agency care providers to assist with referrals to community resources.
Perform other duties as assigned.