Compassionate PT Assistant - Home Health

Optum; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 49,500 - 109,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Generations Home Health, part of LHC Group and a member of the Optum family, invites you to explore opportunities. We are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, families, each other, and the communities we serve.

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will perform treatment, provide exercise instruction, and educate patients according to the plan of care.

Qualifications

• Current, licensed Physical Therapy Assistant in the practicing state.
• Must have driver's license and reliable vehicle or access to public transport.
• Available to work a weekend rotation.

Responsibilities

• Perform treatment and provide exercise instruction per plan of care.
• Instruct and aid patients in exercises, gait, ADLs, transfers, and safety.
• Observe and report patient responses; coordinate care with the healthcare team.
• Educate patient, family, caregiver, and other health team members within scope of practice.

Skills

PTA license

Weekend availability

Driver's license

Patient education

Education

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Generations Home Health, part of LHC Group and a member of the Optum family, invites you to explore opportunities. We are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, families, each other, and the communities we serve.

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will perform treatment, provide exercise instruction, and educate patients according to the plan of care.