Physical Therapist Assistant- Northern Westchester County

Amedisys, Inc. • Town of Mount Pleasant, NY

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About The Position

Amedisys is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to serve Northern Westchester County. The role provides home health physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist and in accordance with the physician-approved plan of care. The assistant monitors and documents patient responses, communicates changes in condition to appropriate clinical staff, supports wellness and prevention, and coordinates follow-up care and community referrals. The position also involves documentation, participation in patient care and quality activities, and maintaining confidentiality.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant in the state assigned.
• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant educational program recognized 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 experience 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 the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition 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 the patient's response to physical therapy intervention.
• 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.
• Coordinate recommendations for follow-up care with the admitting agency 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.
• 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree