Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant — Restore Mobility

UnitedHealth Group; Americus (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Recognition programs

Stock purchase plan

401(k) contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in the United States is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant for Home Health to deliver skilled PTA services under a licensed Physical Therapist, applying individualized treatment plans in patients' homes. The role emphasizes mobility, strength, balance, and safety, with collaboration among patients, caregivers, and an interdisciplinary team to support recovery and independence.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant, specific to the state you're assigned to work in.
• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant educational program as set by CAPTE.
• One year related physical therapy experience for PTAs entering home health care.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services 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

PTA license

CPR certification

Home health experience

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

UnitedHealth Group in the United States is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant for Home Health to deliver skilled PTA services under a licensed Physical Therapist, applying individualized treatment plans in patients' homes. The role emphasizes mobility, strength, balance, and safety, with collaboration among patients, caregivers, and an interdisciplinary team to support recovery and independence.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth