Empower Patients at Home — Physical Therapist Assistant

Optum; Cullman (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) contribution

Equity stock purchase program

Recognition programs

Job summary

Alabama HomeCare of Cullman, part of LHC Group and within the Optum family, is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support home-based therapy under a supervising PT. This role emphasizes patient education, exercise instruction, and adherence to the established plan of care.

Responsibilities include administering treatment, coordinating with the health-care team, and guiding patients and families in therapy activities across diverse home settings. Weekend rotation is required.

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

• Follow state laws governing provisions of physical therapy in home care and implement the plan of care as defined by the supervising PT.
• Instructs and aids patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional activities, ADL, transfers, safety, and prosthetic training.
• Observes and reports patient responses and changes to the supervising PT, nurse supervisor, and physician; coordinates care with the healthcare team.
• Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other health-care team members in therapy areas within the PT assistant scope.
• Ability to work in diverse home settings regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.

Skills

Licensed PTA

Job description

Alabama HomeCare of Cullman, part of LHC Group and within the Optum family, is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support home-based therapy under a supervising PT. This role emphasizes patient education, exercise instruction, and adherence to the established plan of care.

Responsibilities include administering treatment, coordinating with the health-care team, and guiding patients and families in therapy activities across diverse home settings. Weekend rotation is required.