Physical Therapist Assistant PTA PRN

UnitedHealth Group•Dallas, TX

1d•$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 Per Diem 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 role supports recovery and quality of life at home. The position includes visit-based and hourly compensation. Annual total cash compensation assumes full-time employment at 40 hours per week and full productivity. Visit compensation is calculated using a per-visit-point rate multiplied by productivity points assigned to visits; hourly pay applies to certain non-visit activities, such as orientation. Visits vary according to patient and business needs. Compensation may depend on local labor markets, education, work experience, productivity, and performance. Benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant educational program as set 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.
Current CPR certification.
At least 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 a physical therapist’s direction and supervision, 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 reviews.
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.