PTA Physical Therapy Assistant Home Health $5K Sign on Bonus

Amedisys is offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus for this full-time, day-shift position in homecare. Patient coverage area: Union, SC (training/orientation in Clinton, SC).

Pay

Attractive hourly pay range of $37.50 to $45.

Benefits

• Full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans
• Paid time off
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services yearly when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year (usable for 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

Note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status. To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.

About the Role

• Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment
• Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings
• Job stability and opportunity to advance with a growing company
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families by providing care in their homes

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 admitting agency and utilizes other care providers to assist with referrals to community resources
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 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 of related physical therapy experience for PTAs entering home health care (ensures 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 or participation in a residency program
• Current CPR certification

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