PPV Physical Therapist Assistant
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 is compensated through per-visit-point pay for patient visits and hourly pay for certain non-visit activities, such as orientation. Annual total cash compensation is presented as a full-time estimate based on 40 weekly hours at full productivity and may vary based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, productivity, and performance. Visits are assigned according to patient and business needs, and weekly visit volume varies. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant, specific to the state of assignment.
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant educational program as set by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
- 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 and appropriate mentoring and/or participation in a residency program are required.
- 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 any change in the patient's condition to the supervising PT, physician, and other 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 audit activities, quality improvement activities including OBQI and OBQM, and peer-review activities.
- Maintain confidentiality of information relating to the physical therapist-client relationship.
- Make recommendations for 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
