Home Health PTA: Empower Mobility & Independence

UnitedHealth Group; Lavonia (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide skilled care in patients' homes under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence while promoting safety in the home setting.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, supporting care coordination with the interdisciplinary team, and maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant
• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant educational program as set by CAPTE
• One year related physical therapy experience for PTAs entering home health care
• If less than one year of experience, approval from regional clinical leaders and mentoring/residency participation may be required
• Current CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist and in accordance with the physician approved plan of care
• Observes, records and reports the patient’s response to treatment and any change in condition to the supervising PT, physician and clinical staff
• Provides resources for future needs and promotes wellness and prevention
• Includes documentation of supervisory activities in the patient’s medical record
• Monitors and documents the patient’s response to physical therapy intervention
• Participates in patient care conferences, in services, chart audits, quality improvement activities including OBQI/OBQM and peer review
• Maintains confidentiality of information relating to the PT-client relationship
• Makes recommendations for follow-up care in coordination with the agency and referrals to community resources
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Licensed PTA

CPR certification

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide skilled care in patients' homes under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence while promoting safety in the home setting.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, supporting care coordination with the interdisciplinary team, and maintaining confidentiality.