Home Health PTA: Empower Mobility & Care

Optum; Crab Orchard (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Commonwealth Home Health, a part of LHC Group and member of the Optum family, seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to perform treatments and provide exercise instruction in patients' homes within Fayette and Jessamine counties. You will follow the plan of care, educate patients and caregivers, and coordinate with the supervising PT to adjust care as needed.

We offer a total cash compensation plan including per-visit point pay and hourly wages, along with a comprehensive benefits package and

Qualifications

• Current, licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in state of practice.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• Available to work a weekend rotation.
• CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Follow state-specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care, and follow the treatment plan defined by the supervising PT.
• Instructs and aids patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training.
• Observes and reports to the supervising PT and others the patient’s response to treatment and changes in condition; coordinates care with the health care team.
• Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other health care team members in therapy areas within the PT scope.
• Function in diversified home settings regardless of patient demographics.

Skills

Licensed PT assistant

Driver's license

Weekend availability

CPR certification

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Commonwealth Home Health, a part of LHC Group and member of the Optum family, seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to perform treatments and provide exercise instruction in patients' homes within Fayette and Jessamine counties. You will follow the plan of care, educate patients and caregivers, and coordinate with the supervising PT to adjust care as needed.

We offer a total cash compensation plan including per-visit point pay and hourly wages, along with a comprehensive benefits package and