Compassionate Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant

UnitedHealth Group; Warren (RI); On-site; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase program

401k contribution

Recognition programs

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to perform treatment and provide exercise instruction and patient education aimed at improving well-being under the supervising Physical Therapist. The role supports home care services and requires adherence to state laws and the established plan of care.

Primary responsibilities include assisting with active/passive exercise, gait training, and ADL tasks, while coordinating with the care team.

Qualifications

• Current, licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in state of practice.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• Available to work a weekend rotation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for following all state specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care, to follow the treatment set only as defined by the supervising PT; to perform only those procedures that you are qualified and trained to perform.
• Instructs and aids patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training.
• Observes, records, and reports to the supervising PT, the nurse supervisor, and/or the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition. Coordinates care with the other members of the healthcare team as appropriate
• Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the areas of therapy within the scope of the physical therapy assistant
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

Skills

CPR certification

Weekend availability

Driver's license

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to perform treatment and provide exercise instruction and patient education aimed at improving well-being under the supervising Physical Therapist. The role supports home care services and requires adherence to state laws and the established plan of care.

Primary responsibilities include assisting with active/passive exercise, gait training, and ADL tasks, while coordinating with the care team.