Empowering Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Optum; Westwego (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Ochsner Home Health of New Orleans, part of LHC Group within the Optum family, seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to perform treatment and provide exercise instruction per the plan of care.

The position requires state PTA licensure, a valid driver's license, and weekend availability. We offer comprehensive benefits and a supportive team dedicated to patient well-being and family education.

Qualifications

• Current, licensed to assist in the practice of physical therapy in the state of practice.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• Available to work a weekend rotation.
• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Follow state laws and the supervising PT plan of care, performing only qualified procedures.
• Instruct and aid patients in active and passive exercise, gait, ADL, and mobility training.
• Observe and report patient responses to treatment to supervising PT, nurse, or physician.
• Coordinate care with the healthcare team as appropriate.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapy within the PTA scope.

Skills

Home health care

Mobility assistance

CPR certification

Education

PT assistant license (state-licensed)

Job description

Ochsner Home Health of New Orleans, part of LHC Group within the Optum family, seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to perform treatment and provide exercise instruction per the plan of care.

The position requires state PTA licensure, a valid driver's license, and weekend availability. We offer comprehensive benefits and a supportive team dedicated to patient well-being and family education.