PTA Physical Therapy Assistant Home Health

UnitedHealth Group•Clinton, SC

3d•$55,329 - $82,993•Onsite

About The Position

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The Physical Therapy 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. Working with patients, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary care team, the PTA supports recovery and quality of life at home. The position includes compensation through per-visit-point pay for visits and hourly pay for certain non-visit activities. The stated annual total cash target pay is $55,329–$82,993, assuming full-time employment (40 weekly hours) at full productivity. Per-visit-point pay is $31.92–$47.88, and the hourly rate is $26.60–$39.90. Compensation may vary based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, productivity, and performance. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered to external candidates. Benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, an equity stock purchase plan, and a 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

Graduate from a physical therapy assistant educational program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
Hold a current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant in the assigned state.
Hold current CPR certification.
Have at least one year of related physical therapy experience when entering home health care; candidates with less than one year 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.

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services and interventions under a physical therapist’s direction and supervision, 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 physical therapist, 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 audits, quality improvement activities including OBQI and OBQM, and peer-review activities.
Maintain confidentiality of information relating to the physical therapist-client relationship.
Coordinate recommendations for follow-up care 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.