Physical Therapist Assistant

UnitedHealth Group•Lavonia, GA

22d•$52,417 - $78,625

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 assistant supports recovery and quality of life at home. The position includes providing physical therapy interventions under a physician-approved plan of care, monitoring and documenting patient responses, communicating changes in condition to appropriate clinical staff, and participating in care conferences and quality activities. The role also supports wellness and prevention, recommends follow-up care in coordination with the admitting agency, and maintains confidentiality. Compensation uses per-visit-point pay for visits and hourly pay for certain non-visit activities. The employer states that the annual total cash target pay assumes full-time employment at 40 hours per week 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 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 approval from regional clinical leaders 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 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 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.