Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

UnitedHealth Group•Demorest, GA

13d•$52,417 - $78,625

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 enhances quality of life at home. The role includes providing physical therapy services and interventions under the direction of a Physical Therapist and in accordance with the physician-approved plan of care. The PTA observes, records, and reports patient responses to treatment and changes in condition; documents supervisory activities and interventions; participates in conferences, training, audits, and quality activities; and coordinates recommendations for follow-up care and referrals. Other duties may be assigned. The position offers annual total cash target pay of $52,417–$78,625, per-visit-point pay of $30.24–$45.36, and an hourly rate of $25.20–$37.80. Annual total cash compensation assumes full-time employment at 40 hours per week and full productivity. Compensation varies based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, productivity, and performance. The role uses per-visit-point compensation for visits and hourly compensation for certain non-visit activities, such as orientation. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Requirements

Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant in the state assigned for 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.
If experience is less than one year, approval from regional clinical leaders and appropriate mentoring and/or participation in a residency program are required.
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 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 audit activities, 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 agency that admitted the patient and use other agency care providers to assist with referrals to community resources.
Perform other duties as assigned.