Empowering Physical Therapy Assistant — Home Health

Optum; Jamestown (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to perform treatments and provide exercise instruction per the plan of care in home care settings. You will collaborate with the supervising PT and care team to support patient well-being.

The role requires PTA licensure, mobility training, and weekend availability, with a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation. The position is full-time and located in MO.

Qualifications

• Current, licensed PTA in state of practice.
• Access to dependable transportation or public transit.
• Able to work weekend rotations.

Responsibilities

• Follow plan of care established by supervising PT.
• Instruct exercises, gait, ADLs, and mobility training.
• Observe and report patient responses to treatment.
• Educate patient and caregivers on therapy activities.
• Collaborate with healthcare team across settings.

Skills

Licensed PTA

Driver's license

Weekend availability

Education

PTA certification

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to perform treatments and provide exercise instruction per the plan of care in home care settings. You will collaborate with the supervising PT and care team to support patient well-being.

The role requires PTA licensure, mobility training, and weekend availability, with a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation. The position is full-time and located in MO.