Empowering Home Health PTA: Restore Mobility & Independence

UnitedHealth Group; Waycross (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver skilled PT services in patients’ homes under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance and independence, while collaborating with patients, caregivers and the care team to promote safe recovery at home.

The role requires CAPTE-accredited PTA education, current state licensure, CPR certification, and 1+ years of home health

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited PTA educational program (CAPTE)
• Current license to practice as a PTA (state-specific)
• Current CPR certification
• 1+ years of PTA experience in home health care
• If less than one year of experience, regional approval and mentoring/residency participation may be required

Responsibilities

• Provides PT services and interventions under the supervision of a licensed PT
• Observes and reports patient responses to treatment
• Provides resources for future needs and promotes wellness
• Documents supervisory activities in the patient’s medical record
• Monitors patient response to PT intervention
• Participates in care conferences and quality improvement activities
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information
• Makes referrals to community resources as appropriate
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

CPR certification

PTA home health experience

Residency/mentoring program

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

State PTA license

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver skilled PT services in patients’ homes under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance and independence, while collaborating with patients, caregivers and the care team to promote safe recovery at home.

The role requires CAPTE-accredited PTA education, current state licensure, CPR certification, and 1+ years of home health