PTA Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health

Amedisys, Inc. • Tallahassee, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Amedisys is hiring a per diem physical therapist assistant to provide home health physical therapy services. The assistant works under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist and in accordance with the physician-approved plan of care. The role includes monitoring and documenting patients’ responses, communicating changes in condition, supporting wellness and prevention, and coordinating follow-up care and referrals. The position also participates in patient-care conferences, training, audits, quality improvement, and peer review. Benefit eligibility may vary by position and shift status; participation in some benefits requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant in the state assigned.
• Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy assistant educational program.
• One year of related physical therapy experience for PTAs entering home health care; applicants with less than one year require approval from regional clinical leaders and appropriate mentoring and/or participation in a residency program.
• Current CPR certification.

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 their conditions to the supervising physical therapist, physician, and 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 audits, quality improvement activities including OBQI and OBQM, and peer-review activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of information relating to the physical therapist-client relationship.
• Recommend follow-up care in coordination 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

• Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with the Amedisys HSA plan.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for activities, usable 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.
• Infertility treatment coverage, adoption reimbursement, paid parental leave, and paid family caregiver leave.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree