PTA Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health

Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S., offers a flexible, purpose-driven role as a PRN/Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant, helping patients heal in the comfort of their homes.

Benefits

• 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 (e.g., spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets)
• 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 varies 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, following the physician-approved plan of care
• Observes, records, and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes in condition to the supervising PT, physician, and other clinical staff
• Provides resources for future needs and promotes wellness and prevention
• Documents 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 initiatives (OBQI and OBQM), and peer-review activities
• Maintains confidentiality of information related to the physical therapist-client relationship
• Makes recommendations for follow-up care in coordination with the admitting agency and utilizes other care providers to assist with referrals to community resources
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Current state-specific license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant
• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program (CAPTE-accredited)
• One year of related physical therapy experience for PTAs entering home health care (or regional clinical leader approval with mentoring/residency participation if less than one year)
• Current CPR certification

Compensation reflects cost of labor across U.S. geographic markets and varies based on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.