Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant — Impactful Patient Care

UnitedHealth Group; Corbett (OR); On-site; USD 62,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus ($7,500)

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for home health in Oregon. Under a Physical Therapist's supervision, you will implement the plan of care, assist patients with therapeutic exercises, and monitor progress.

You will educate patients and families, document responses, and participate in developing treatments while complying with state laws and therapy standards. A valid Oregon license and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• Current licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in Oregon.
• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

Responsibilities

• Follow state laws and the supervising Physical Therapist's plan of care; perform only qualified procedures.
• Instruct and assist patients in active/passive exercise, gait, ADL, and prosthetic training.
• Observe, record, and report patient responses and condition changes to PT/nurse/physician.
• Educate patient, family, and care team on therapy areas to participate in.
• Visit patients per Plan of Treatment; complete progress notes per policy.
• Participate in developing Plan of Treatment and attend staff conferences.
• Adhere to therapy standards of practice for all patients; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for home health in Oregon. Under a Physical Therapist's supervision, you will implement the plan of care, assist patients with therapeutic exercises, and monitor progress.

You will educate patients and families, document responses, and participate in developing treatments while complying with state laws and therapy standards. A valid Oregon license and reliable transportation are required.