Home Health PT Assistant - Impactful Patient Care

Optum; Mountlake Terrace (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountlake Terrace Assured Home Health, part of the LHC Group and Optum family, seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver prescribed in-home therapy, provide exercise instruction, and educate patients under a supervising PT.

This full-time role in Washington requires a PTA license, weekend rotation, and offers a compensation package that reflects per-visit and hourly pay structures.

Qualifications

• Current, licensed to assist in the practice of physical therapy in the state of Washington.
• Current CPR certification.
• Proven ability to function with diverse patient populations.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Follow all state laws governing physical therapy in home care and adhere to the supervising PT’s plan of care.
• Instruct patients in active and passive exercises, gait, ADLs, transfers, and safety.
• Observe and report patient responses to treatment and coordinate with the health care team.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapy within the PTA scope.

Skills

Licensed PTA WA

CPR certified

Patient-focused care

Adaptability

Job description

Mountlake Terrace Assured Home Health, part of the LHC Group and Optum family, seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver prescribed in-home therapy, provide exercise instruction, and educate patients under a supervising PT.

This full-time role in Washington requires a PTA license, weekend rotation, and offers a compensation package that reflects per-visit and hourly pay structures.