Physical Therapist Assistant

Join Amedisys as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Kennewick, Washington. Physical Therapy Assistant 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).

Key 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary: $60 - $62/visit

Work Schedule

• Full-Time position.

• No call required.

• No weekends required.

This position offers no call requirements, weekends off. Work with Amedisys in Kennewick, Washington.