Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant

Optum; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) contribution

Job summary

At Home Healthcare, part of the LHC Group within Optum, seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver therapy per plan of care in patients\' homes, provide exercise instruction and education, and support recovery.

Requires active PTA license in the state, valid driver\'s license, and ability to work weekend rotations; offers comprehensive benefits and a pay structure combining per-visit pay and hourly wages.

Qualifications

• Current, licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in state of practice.
• Available to work a weekend rotation.
• CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Follow state laws and plan of care under supervising PT.
• Instruct patients in active and passive exercise and gait training.
• Observe and report patient responses and coordinate care with the team.
• Educate patients and families on therapy within PTA scope.
• Work in home settings regardless of client background.

Skills

Licensed PTA

Weekend availability

CPR certification

Job description

At Home Healthcare, part of the LHC Group within Optum, seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver therapy per plan of care in patients\' homes, provide exercise instruction and education, and support recovery.

Requires active PTA license in the state, valid driver\'s license, and ability to work weekend rotations; offers comprehensive benefits and a pay structure combining per-visit pay and hourly wages.