Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant - Sign-On Bonus

UnitedHealth Group; Clinton (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide skilled home health care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence in patients’ homes, collaborating with patients, caregivers, and the care team to support recovery and quality of life.

The role includes supervising documentation, contributing to care conferences, and guiding follow-up care with partner

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant program (CAPTE)
• Current license to practice as a PTA, specific to the state
• Current CPR certification
• 1+ years PTA experience for home health care
• If less than one year of experience, regional mentorship/residency required
• Driver's license and reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services and interventions under supervision of a licensed PT
• Observes and reports patient response and changes to treating PT and clinical staff
• Provides resources for future needs and promotes wellness and prevention
• Documents supervisory activities in patient records
• Monitors patient response to therapy
• Participates in care conferences, in-services, chart audits, quality improvement, and peer-review activities
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information
• Makes recommendations for follow-up care with coordinating agencies
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

CPR certification

PTA license

1+ years PTA experience

Residency/mentoring (if <1 year)

Driver's license & transportation

Education

Accredited PTA program (CAPTE)

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide skilled home health care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence in patients’ homes, collaborating with patients, caregivers, and the care team to support recovery and quality of life.

The role includes supervising documentation, contributing to care conferences, and guiding follow-up care with partner