PTA Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health

UnitedHealth Group•Conyers, GA

9d•$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 intended 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 offers annual total cash target pay of $58,241–$87,361, $33.60–$50.40 per visit point, and an hourly rate of $28.00–$42.00. Annual total cash compensation assumes full-time employment at 40 weekly hours and full productivity. Compensation includes per-visit-point pay for visits and hourly pay for certain non-visit activities, and may vary based on factors including 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

Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant in the state where assigned to work.
Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy assistant educational program.
One year of related physical therapy experience for PTAs entering home health care; candidates with less than one year require regional clinical leader approval and appropriate mentoring and/or participation in a residency program.
Current CPR certification.
Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
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 any change in condition to the supervising PT, physician, and other 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.