Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

UnitedHealth Group•Claremore, OK

1d•$55,329 - $82,993•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 works under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to deliver skilled care in patients’ homes. The role carries out individualized treatment plans to improve patients’ 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 role involves observing and documenting treatment responses and changes in patients’ conditions, maintaining confidentiality, contributing to care conferences and quality activities, and coordinating follow-up care and referrals. Compensation may include per-visit-point pay for visits and hourly pay for certain non-visit activities. The stated annual total cash target assumes full-time employment at 40 hours per week and full productivity; actual visits and compensation vary based on patient and business needs, productivity, and other factors.

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. Applicants with less than one year of experience 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.

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 patients’ responses to treatment and changes in their conditions 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 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.
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.