Physical Therapist Assistant

UnitedHealth Group•Harrisburg, PA

6d•$55,329 - $82,993

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.

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 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 a physical therapist’s direction and supervision, consistent with the physician-approved plan of care.
Observe, record, and report patients’ responses to treatment and changes in 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 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.
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.