Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant - Per Diem

UnitedHealth Group; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Recognition programs

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

Suncrest Home Health, part of LHC Group and under the Optum family, is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver therapy services and patient education in home care settings across North Carolina. This role follows a plan of care established by a supervising PT and requires flexible scheduling, including weekend shifts.

Compensation includes per-visit and hourly components, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional recognition.

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 all state laws governing physical therapy in home care and follow the supervising PT's plan of care.
• Instruct and assist patients with active and passive exercise, gait, ADL, transfer, and mobility.
• Observe and report patient responses to treatment to the supervising PT and health team.
• Educate patients, families, and other care team members on therapy within the PT assistant's scope.
• Adapt to any home setting and serve diverse patient populations.

Job description

Suncrest Home Health, part of LHC Group and under the Optum family, is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver therapy services and patient education in home care settings across North Carolina. This role follows a plan of care established by a supervising PT and requires flexible scheduling, including weekend shifts.

Compensation includes per-visit and hourly components, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional recognition.