Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant — Grow Impact & Mobility

Optum; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide skilled in-home PT services under the supervision of a licensed PT. You will implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence in patients’ homes.

Responsibilities include monitoring patient progress, documenting outcomes, and coordinating with caregivers and the interdisciplinary team. A CPT-accredited PTA program completion and state licensure are required, with a CPR

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant in the assigned state.
• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant educational program as set by CAPTE.
• One year of related physical therapy experience for PTAs entering home health care or approval from regional leaders if less than one year, with mentoring as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Records and reports patient responses to treatment and any condition changes.
• Promotes wellness and prevention; documents supervisory activities in the medical record.
• Monitors and documents patient responses to interventions.
• Participates in care conferences, chart audits, and QA activities.
• Makes referrals for follow-up care in coordination with the admitting agency.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide skilled in-home PT services under the supervision of a licensed PT. You will implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence in patients’ homes.

Responsibilities include monitoring patient progress, documenting outcomes, and coordinating with caregivers and the interdisciplinary team. A CPT-accredited PTA program completion and state licensure are required, with a CPR