Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Health

Job overview

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Health role is based in Portland, OR, with annual total cash target pay of $64,065–$96,097. The position is with Amedisys, part of the Optum family, which provides home health, hospice, and community-based services; the posting identifies a Beaverton, Aloha, Hillsboro, and Forest Grove service area. Working under a licensed physical therapist, the assistant carries out physician-approved treatment plans in patients’ homes and monitors responses to care. The role supports mobility, strength, balance, safety, and independence while contributing to coordinated rehabilitation and accurate clinical records.

What you'll do

• Provide physical therapy interventions under a physical therapist’s supervision and in accordance with the physician-approved plan of care. Observe, record, and report patient responses and condition changes
• document supervisory activities
• support wellness, care conferences, quality improvement, and follow-up care coordination.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

physical therapist assistant

pta

home health

portland or

beaverton service area

aloha service area

hillsboro service area

forest grove service area

$64,065–$96,097 annual target

$7,500 sign-on bonus

amedisys

optum

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package
• recognition programs
• equity stock purchase
• 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility.

Why this role

The posting advertises a $7,500 sign-on bonus for external candidates. Compensation includes annual total cash target pay of $64,065–$96,097, per-visit-point pay of $36.96–$55.44, and an hourly rate of $30.80–$46.20, depending on work performed.

About the employer

Optum is hiring for this role. Industry: Home Health Care Services. Sector: 62.