Flexible Weekday Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Optum; Northbridge (MA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

OptumCare CAREtenders Westborough, part of LHC Group, invites a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our home care team. You will perform treatments, provide education, and follow a care plan to enhance patients' well-being.

This role requires current PTA licensure, a valid driver's license, and weekend availability. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive environment focused on caring, connecting, and growing together.

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 PT laws and act per supervising PT plan; perform only tasks you're qualified for.
• Instruct and aid patients in active and passive exercise, gait, ADL, transfers, and prosthetic training.
• Observe, record, and report patient responses; coordinate care with the healthcare team.
• Educate patient, family, and caregivers within PTA scope.
• Function in any home setting without regard to age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or finances.

Skills

PT licensure

Driver's license

Weekend availability

Job description

OptumCare CAREtenders Westborough, part of LHC Group, invites a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our home care team. You will perform treatments, provide education, and follow a care plan to enhance patients' well-being.

This role requires current PTA licensure, a valid driver's license, and weekend availability. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive environment focused on caring, connecting, and growing together.