Amedisys

Physical Therapist Assistant

Amedisys$97K — $122K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current state license as a physical therapy assistant.
  • Graduated from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy assistant program.
  • Minimum of one year experience in physical therapy, ideally in home health care.
  • Approval from clinical leaders required for less experienced candidates, alongside mentorship.
  • Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

  • Provide physical therapy services under supervision according to the approved care plan.
  • Observe, document, and report changes in the patient's condition to the supervising PT.
  • Promote wellness and prevention by providing resources for future needs.
  • Document supervisory activities in the patient's medical record.
  • Monitor and document the patient's response to interventions provided.
  • Engage in patient conferences, quality improvement activities, and peer reviews.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality regarding all therapy-related information.
  • Coordinate follow-up care and referrals with agencies involved in patient care.

Benefits

  • $5,000 sign-on bonus provided within the first year.
  • Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans, including free telehealth services.
  • Paid time off for work-life balance.
  • Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services under the HSA plan.
  • Up to $500 wellness rewards for health-related activities.
  • Mental health support with five free counseling sessions via Employee Assistance program.
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.
  • Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel.
Full Job Description
Overview

$5,000 Sign on Bonus (all paid in first year)

Full Time, Weekdays

Territory: Wrentham, Plainville, Foxboro, Norfolk, Walpole, Sharon, Stoughton, Easton

Pay Range: $47/hr to $59/hr

What's in it for you

  • 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-use for spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
  • Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance program.
  • 401(k) with a company match.
  • Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
  • Mileage reimbursement.
  • And more.

*Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.

*Participation requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan.

Responsibilities

  • Provides physical therapy services and interventions under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist and in accordance with the physician approved plan of care.
  • Observes, records and reports the patient's response to treatment and any change in the patient's condition to the supervising PT, physician and other appropriate clinical staff.
  • Provides resources for future needs and promotes wellness and prevention.
  • Includes documentation of supervisory activities in the patient's medical record.
  • Monitors and documents the patient's response to physical therapy intervention.
  • Participates in patient care conferences, in services, chart audit activities, quality improvement activities including OBQI and OBQM and peer-review activities.
  • Maintains confidentiality of information relating to the physical therapist-client relationship.
  • Makes recommendations for follow-up care in coordination with the agency that admitted the patient and utilizes other agency care providers to assist with referrals to community resources.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant, specific to the state you're 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 ensure that knowledge and skills are sufficient to safely provide physical therapy services to patients.
  • If less than one year of experience, approval from regional clinical leaders is required as well as appropriate mentoring and/or participating in a residency program.
  • Current CPR certification.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

About Amedisys

Amedisys, Inc. is an American healthcare company that provides home health, hospice and personal care services. It is one of the largest home health providers in the United States and operates in 38 states and Puerto Rico. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Learn more about Amedisys
Size
21,000 employees
Market Cap
$2.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$183.6 million
Founded
1982
5 Year Trend
+9.3%
Revenue
$2 billion
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