Physical Therapist Assistant

UnitedHealth Group•Selma, AL

20d•$52,417 - $78,625•Onsite

About The Position

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) works under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to provide skilled care in patients’ homes. The role carries out individualized treatment plans intended 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 includes providing physical therapy interventions under a physician-approved plan of care, monitoring and documenting patient responses, and communicating changes in condition to the supervising PT, physician, and appropriate clinical staff. The PTA contributes to care conferences, quality improvement, chart audits, and peer review; helps coordinate follow-up care and community referrals; and maintains confidentiality of information related to the therapist-client relationship. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant educational program as set by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
Hold a 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.
Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
Pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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 agency that admitted the patient and utilize other agency care providers to assist with referrals to community resources.
Perform other duties as assigned.