Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant – Part Time (2 to 3 days per week). Pay Range: $34.00/hr to $45.00/hr. Territory: Abingdon, Washington, Smyth County. Prior home health experience preferred.

Benefits

• Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with the Amedisys HSA plan.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for activities such as 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 including infertility treatment coverage, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.
• Additional benefits may 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 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‑service trainings, 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 admitting 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 in the state of assignment.
• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant educational program as set by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
• One year of related physical therapy experience for PTAs entering home health care to ensure knowledge and skills are sufficient to safely provide 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.

Pay

$34.00/hr to $45.00/hr (may vary by location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience).

Schedule

Part‑time, 2 to 3 days per week.