Home Health PTA - Restore Mobility and Independence

UnitedHealth Group; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase plan

401k contribution

Job summary

Atrinity Home Health, part of LHC Group and UnitedHealth Group family, is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver care in home settings under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will educate patients and families, assist with exercise programs, and coordinate with the healthcare team to follow the established plan of care.

The role requires active PTA licensure, CPR, and a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Current, licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.
• Available to work a weekend rotation.

Responsibilities

• Following all state laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care, to follow the treatment set only as defined by the supervising PT; to perform only those procedures that he/she is qualified and trained to perform and to make all recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising Physical Therapist
• Instructs and aids patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training
• Observes, records, and reports to the supervising PT, the nurse supervisor, and/or the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition. Coordinates care with the other members of the healthcare team as appropriate
• Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the areas of therapy within the scope of the physical therapy assistant

Skills

Licensed PTA

CPR certification

Driver's license

Patient education

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Job description

Atrinity Home Health, part of LHC Group and UnitedHealth Group family, is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to deliver care in home settings under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will educate patients and families, assist with exercise programs, and coordinate with the healthcare team to follow the established plan of care.

The role requires active PTA licensure, CPR, and a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.