PTA Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health

UnitedHealth Group•Kennesaw, GA

2d•$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 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 role includes providing therapy interventions according to the physician-approved plan of care, monitoring and documenting patient responses, communicating changes in condition, and coordinating follow-up care and community referrals. The position also participates in care conferences, training, audits, quality improvement, and peer review activities. Compensation includes per-visit-point pay for visits and hourly pay for certain non-visit activities. The stated annual total cash target pay is $58,241–$87,361, assuming full-time employment at full productivity; per-visit-point pay is $33.60–$50.40, and the hourly rate is $28.00–$42.00. Compensation may vary based on factors including local labor markets, education, experience, productivity, and performance. Benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, an equity stock purchase plan, and a 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered to external candidates.

Requirements

Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant in the state assigned.
Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant educational program recognized 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 require regional clinical leader approval and appropriate mentoring and/or participation in a residency program.
Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services and interventions under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist, consistent with the physician-approved plan of care.
Observe, record, and report the patient’s response to treatment and changes in condition to the supervising physical therapist, 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.