PTA Home Health

PRN Days Make a difference every day as an Amedisys physical therapist assistant. Join Amedisys – one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S. – where flexibility, purpose and growth come together to help patients heal in their own homes. Pay and Benefits $39–$49 hourly Mileage reimbursement Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth. Paid time off. Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with Amedisys HSA plan. Up to $500 in wellness rewards for activities (spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets, etc.). Mental health support – up to five free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance program. 401(k) with company match. Family support: infertility treatment coverage, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave. Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement. Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status. Participation requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan. 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 condition to 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, 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 and utilize other agency care providers to assist with referrals to community resources. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant, specific to the state you are assigned to work in. Graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant educational program as set by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). One year related physical therapy experience for PTAs entering home health care to demonstrate sufficient knowledge and skills to safely provide physical therapy services. If less than one year of experience, approval from regional clinical leaders is required, along with appropriate mentoring and/or participation in a residency program. Current CPR certification. Amedisys is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition, carrier status, or any other legally protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr