Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant @
AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH

Part‑time. Adjustable schedule.

Are you looking for a rewarding career in home‑care? We invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home‑health and hospice companies in the U.S. Our team is dedicated to providing quality nursing, medical, and emotional support to patients in the comfort of their own homes.

• $50 – $63 per session
• Point Pay System

• A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services paid annually when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year (spa services, gym memberships, sports, hobbies, pets, and more).
• Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys Employee Assistance program.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Family support with infertility treatment coverage, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.
• And more.

Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status.

• Provide physical therapy services and interventions under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist 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 the supervising PT, physician, and other 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 PT‑client relationship.
• Make recommendations for follow‑up care in coordination with the agency that admitted the patient and utilize other agency care providers to assist with referrals to community resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant in the state where you are 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 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 less than one year of experience, approval from regional clinical leaders is required as well as appropriate mentoring and/or participation 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.

Amedisys is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,