PTA Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health

UnitedHealth Group•Tucker, GA

4d•$58,241 - $87,361•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 PTA 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 role includes providing physical therapy services under a physician-approved plan of care, monitoring and documenting patient responses, communicating changes in condition, and coordinating follow-up care and community referrals. The position also involves participation in patient care conferences, training, audits, and quality improvement activities. The role uses per-visit-point compensation for visits and hourly compensation for certain non-visit activities. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Requirements

Graduate from a physical therapy assistant educational program accredited 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.
Have a driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
Hold current CPR certification.
Have one year of related physical therapy experience for PTAs entering home health care; candidates with less than one year require approval from regional clinical leaders and appropriate mentoring and/or participation in a residency program.
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 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.
Make recommendations for follow-up care in coordination with the admitting agency and use other agency care providers to assist with community-resource referrals.
Perform other duties as assigned.