Compassionate Home Health PT Assistant

Optum; Ohio; Presencial; USD 39.000 - 58.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase plan

Descripción de la vacante

Caretenders, part of the LHC Group and a member of the Optum family, is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support treatment plans and patient education in home health settings. You will follow the established plan of care and work under a supervising Physical Therapist.

The role emphasizes hands-on therapy, patient and caregiver instruction, and collaboration with the healthcare team to improve patient well-being. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are offered.

Formación

• Current, licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current driver''s license and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.
• Available to work a weekend rotation.

Responsabilidades

• Performs treatment and provides exercise instruction and patient education under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Instructs patients on active and passive exercises, gait training, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training.
• Observes, records, and reports patient responses and changes in condition to the supervising PT and care team.
• Educates patients, families, and caregivers on therapy within the PTA scope.

Conocimientos

CPR certification

Valid driver''s license

Team collaboration

Educación

Licensed/registered to practice physical therapy

Descripción del empleo

Caretenders, part of the LHC Group and a member of the Optum family, is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support treatment plans and patient education in home health settings. You will follow the established plan of care and work under a supervising Physical Therapist.

The role emphasizes hands-on therapy, patient and caregiver instruction, and collaboration with the healthcare team to improve patient well-being. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are offered.