Empowering Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Optum; Thompson Township (OH); On-site; USD 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Caretenders Home Health, part of the LHC Group family and UnitedHealth Group family of brands, invites you to join our PTA team. Provide therapy services, educate patients and families, and support plan-of-care adherence in patients’ homes.

We value care that connects patients to better outcomes and compassionate service. As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will execute the plan of care, assist with exercises, monitor progress, and coordinate with the supervising Physical Therapist and care

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 or access to dependable transportation.
• Available to work a weekend rotation.

Responsibilities

• Follow state laws governing provision of physical therapy in home care and adhere to the supervising PT’s plan of care.
• Instruct and aid patients in active and passive exercise, gait, ADL, and mobility training.
• Observe, record, and report patient responses to treatment to the supervising PT and care team.
• Educate patient, family, and other health team members on therapy within the PTA scope.
• Maintain ability to work in diverse home environments.

Skills

PTA license

Weekend rotation

CPR certification (pref)

Education

Licensed PTA in state of practice

Job description

Caretenders Home Health, part of the LHC Group family and UnitedHealth Group family of brands, invites you to join our PTA team. Provide therapy services, educate patients and families, and support plan-of-care adherence in patients’ homes.

We value care that connects patients to better outcomes and compassionate service. As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will execute the plan of care, assist with exercises, monitor progress, and coordinate with the supervising Physical Therapist and care