Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant — Caring Growth

Optum; Southington (CT); On-site; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrinity Home Health, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to follow the established plan of care and guide patients through therapeutic activities in home care settings. You will perform treatment, provide exercise instruction, and educate patients and families while collaborating with the supervising Physical Therapist and the broader health care team.

This full-time role requires state licensure, a valid driver's license, availability for weekend shifts, and a

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.
• Preferred CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Follow state laws and supervision plan; perform only permitted PTA procedures.
• Instructs and aids patients in active and passive exercise, gait, ADL, transfer, and prosthetic training.
• Observes and reports patient responses; coordinates care with supervising PT and healthcare team.
• Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other team members in therapy within PTA scope.
• Function in any home setting, respecting all patients’ differences.

Skills

Care coordination

Patient education

Exercise instruction

Job description

Atrinity Home Health, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to follow the established plan of care and guide patients through therapeutic activities in home care settings. You will perform treatment, provide exercise instruction, and educate patients and families while collaborating with the supervising Physical Therapist and the broader health care team.

This full-time role requires state licensure, a valid driver's license, availability for weekend shifts, and a