Physical Therapist Assistant PTA PRN
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 provide 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 position offers per-visit-point and hourly compensation, depending on the work performed. Visits are assigned according to patient and business needs, and weekly visit volume varies based on productivity targets and the points assigned to visits. Hourly compensation applies to certain non-visit activities, such as orientation. The stated annual total cash compensation assumes full-time employment at 40 hours per week and full productivity; this assumption does not change the role’s stated per diem status. The company describes a culture of caring, connecting, and growing, and says employees receive direction and development opportunities. UnitedHealth Group states that it is committed to an inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. 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).
- Hold a current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant in the state assigned for work.
- Hold current CPR certification.
- Have at least 1 year of related physical therapy experience when entering home health care. Applicants with less than 1 year of experience require approval from regional clinical leaders and appropriate mentoring and/or participation in a residency program.
- Have a 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 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 agency that admitted the patient and use other agency care providers to assist with referrals to community resources.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Development opportunities for other roles.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
