PTA Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health

UnitedHealth Group•Atlanta, GA

5d•$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 role carries out individualized treatment plans designed 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 patient visits and certain non-visit activities. Compensation combines per-visit-point pay for visits with hourly pay for certain activities such as orientation. The number of weekly visits varies according to patient and business needs and the productivity points assigned to visits. Annual total cash compensation estimates assume full-time employment at 40 weekly hours and full productivity.

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 to ensure knowledge and skills are sufficient to safely provide physical therapy services to patients.
If experience is less than one year, approval from regional clinical leaders and appropriate mentoring and/or participation in a residency program are required.
Current CPR certification.

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 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 patients’ responses to physical therapy interventions.
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 admitting agency and use other agency care providers to assist with referrals to community resources.
Perform other duties as assigned.