PTA Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health
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 PTA carries out individualized treatment plans to improve patients’ mobility, strength, balance, and independence while promoting safety. In partnership with patients, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary care team, the PTA supports recovery and improves quality of life at home. The role includes providing services under the direction of a physical therapist and in accordance with the physician-approved plan of care; monitoring and reporting patients’ responses and changes in condition; documenting care and supervisory activities; and coordinating with the agency and other care providers on follow-up needs and community referrals. The position also participates in care conferences, training, audits, quality improvement, and peer review. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant in the state where assigned to work.
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant educational program as set by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
- One year of related physical therapy experience for PTAs entering home health care. Candidates with less than one year of experience require approval from regional clinical leaders and appropriate mentoring and/or participation in a residency program.
- Current CPR certification.
- 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 patients’ responses 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 patients’ responses to physical therapy interventions.
- 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.
- Coordinate follow-up care recommendations with the agency that admitted the patient and use other agency care providers to assist with referrals to community resources.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
