Physical Therapist Assistant PTA PRN
About The Position
Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The Per Diem 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 quality of life at home. The position involves providing and monitoring physical therapy interventions, documenting and reporting patient responses and condition changes, contributing to patient-care and quality activities, and coordinating recommendations and referrals for follow-up care. The role also maintains confidentiality and performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant educational program as set by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
- Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant in the state assigned for work.
- Current CPR certification.
- At least 1 year of related physical therapy experience for PTAs entering home health care; candidates with less than 1 year require approval from regional clinical leaders and appropriate mentoring and/or participation in a residency program.
- Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
- Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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.
- 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 audit activities, quality improvement activities including OBQI and OBQM, and peer-review activities.
- Maintains confidentiality of information relating to the physical therapist-client relationship.
- 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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
