Physical Therapist Assistant

UnitedHealth Group•Alexandria, LA

20d•$52,417 - $78,625•Onsite

About The Position

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The Physical Therapist Assistant works under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to provide skilled care in patients’ homes. The role 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 position provides physical therapy services under a physician-approved plan of care and the direction of a Physical Therapist. The PTA monitors and documents patient responses, reports changes in condition, supports wellness and prevention, contributes to care coordination and quality activities, and maintains confidentiality. Compensation includes per-visit-point pay for visits and hourly pay for certain non-visit activities. The stated annual total cash target pay assumes full-time employment at 40 weekly hours and full productivity.

Requirements

Graduate from a physical therapy assistant educational program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant in the state assigned.
Current CPR certification.
At least 1 year of related physical therapy experience for PTAs entering home health care.
If experience is less than 1 year, approval from regional clinical leaders is required, along with 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.
Recommend follow-up care in coordination with the admitting agency and use other agency care providers to assist with referrals to community resources.
Perform other duties as assigned.