Home Health PTA - $3k Sign-On Bonus

Optum; East Naples (FL); Sur place; USD 58 000 - 87 000; Plein temps

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Benefits package

Résumé du poste

Optum—the Mederi Caretenders home health division—seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide skilled therapy in home care settings in Florida. The role supports patients under the supervision of a Physical Therapist and participates in developing plans of care tailored to individual needs.

Responsibilities include guiding patients through active and passive exercises, gait and mobility training, and ADL activities, while coordinating with nurses, physicians, and family members.

Qualifications

• Licensed to assist in physical therapy in state of practice.
• Active driver's license and access to dependable transportation.
• Weekend availability required.

Responsabilités

• Follow state laws and supervise PT plans; perform only qualified procedures and suggest changes to the plan of care.
• Instruct and aid patients in active and passive exercise, gait, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training.
• Observe and report patient responses to treatment to the supervising PT, nurse, and/or physician; coordinate care with the healthcare team.
• Instruct patient, family, caregiver, and others in therapy within the PTA scope.
• Function in any home setting regardless of age, race, creed, or financial condition of the client.

Formation

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in State of Practice

Description du poste

Optum—the Mederi Caretenders home health division—seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide skilled therapy in home care settings in Florida. The role supports patients under the supervision of a Physical Therapist and participates in developing plans of care tailored to individual needs.

Responsibilities include guiding patients through active and passive exercises, gait and mobility training, and ADL activities, while coordinating with nurses, physicians, and family members.