Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant - Restore Mobility & Independence

UnitedHealth Group; Benton (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in the Elite Home Health network (LHC Group) seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to perform treatment and provide exercise instruction and patient education under an established plan of care in a home health setting.

Primary responsibilities include following state laws, assisting the supervising Physical Therapist, instructing patients in exercises and mobility, observing responses, coordinating care, and educating patients and families.

Qualifications

• Current, licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.
• Available to work a weekend rotation.

Responsibilities

• Follow state specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care.
• Follow the treatment set only as defined by the supervising PT; perform only those procedures you are qualified and trained to perform.
• Instructs and aids patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training.
• Observes, records, and reports to the supervising PT the patient's response to treatment and changes in condition.
• Coordinates care with other members of the healthcare team as appropriate.
• Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other health care team members in therapy within the scope of physical therapy assistant.

Skills

CPR certification

Driver's license

Weekend rotation availability

Job description

UnitedHealth Group in the Elite Home Health network (LHC Group) seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to perform treatment and provide exercise instruction and patient education under an established plan of care in a home health setting.

Primary responsibilities include following state laws, assisting the supervising Physical Therapist, instructing patients in exercises and mobility, observing responses, coordinating care, and educating patients and families.