Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant - Sign-On Bonus

UnitedHealth Group; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits

Stock Purchase Plan

401k Plan

Recognition Programs

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver skilled home health services in Oklahoma City. Under a supervising PT, you’ll implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility and independence at patients’ homes, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates.

You’ll collaborate with patients, families, and the care team to promote safety, recovery, and quality of life, while maintaining accurate records and adhering to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant educational program as set by CAPTE.
• Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant, specific to the state you're assigned to work in.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ years of related physical therapy experience for PTAs entering home health care to ensure knowledge and skills are sufficient to safely provide physical therapy services to patients.
• If less than one year of experience, approval from regional clinical leaders is required and mentoring/residency may be needed.
• Driver's License and access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services and interventions under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist and in accordance with the physician approved plan of care
• Observes, records and reports the patient's response to treatment and any change in the patient's condition to the supervising PT, physician and other appropriate clinical staff
• Provides resources for future needs and promotes wellness and prevention
• Includes documentation of supervisory activities in the patient's medical record
• Monitors and documents the patient's response to physical therapy intervention
• Participates in patient care conferences, in services, chart audit activities, quality improvement activities including OBQI and OBQM and peer-review activities
• Maintains confidentiality of information relating to the physical therapist-client relationship
• Makes recommendations for follow-up care in coordination with the agency that admitted the patient and utilizes other agency care providers to assist with referrals to community resources
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

CPR certification

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Current state PTA license

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver skilled home health services in Oklahoma City. Under a supervising PT, you’ll implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility and independence at patients’ homes, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates.

You’ll collaborate with patients, families, and the care team to promote safety, recovery, and quality of life, while maintaining accurate records and adhering to regulatory standards.