Physical Therapist Assistant- Northern Westchester County

UnitedHealth Group•Hawthorne, NY

1d•$66,977 - $100,465

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 enhances quality of life at home. The role provides physical therapy services and interventions according to the physician-approved plan of care and under a Physical Therapist’s direction and supervision. It observes and documents patient responses and changes in condition, contributes to patient-care and quality activities, and coordinates follow-up care and community referrals. The position is assigned to Northern Westchester County. The role offers a total cash target pay range of $66,977–$100,465 annually, assuming full-time employment at 40 weekly hours and full productivity. Compensation includes per-visit-point and hourly pay, with amounts affected by factors such as local labor markets, education, and work experience. Benefits mentioned include a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, an equity stock purchase plan, and 401(k) contribution, 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).
Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant, specific to the state assigned.
Current CPR certification.
At least 1 year of related physical therapy experience for PTAs entering home health care; applicants with less than 1 year need approval from regional clinical leaders and appropriate mentoring and/or participation in a residency program.
Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
Must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Responsibilities

Provides physical therapy services and interventions under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist and in accordance with the physician-approved plan of care.
Observes, records, and reports the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition to the supervising PT, physician, and other appropriate clinical staff.
Provides resources for future needs and promotes wellness and prevention.
Documents supervisory activities in the patient's medical record.
Monitors and documents the patient's response to physical therapy intervention.
Participates in patient care conferences, in-services, chart audit activities, quality improvement activities including OBQI and OBQM, and peer-review activities.
Maintains confidentiality of information relating to the physical therapist-client relationship.
Makes recommendations for follow-up care in coordination with the agency that admitted the patient and uses other agency care providers to assist with referrals to community resources.
Performs other duties as assigned.