Home Health PTA: Restore Mobility & Independence

Optum; Iron Station (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to deliver skilled therapy in patients' homes under a licensed PT. You will implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance and independence while promoting safety.

Working with patients, caregivers and the interdisciplinary team, you will support recovery and enhance quality of life at home, with competitive pay and benefits for full-time roles in North Carolina.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant in the assigned state.
• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited PTA program.
• One year of PTA experience in home health preferred; approvals by regional leaders allowed otherwise.
• CPR certification is required.
• Driver's license and reliable transportation are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services under supervision of a licensed PT and per plan of care.
• Observes and reports patient response and changes to the supervising PT and clinical staff.
• Provides resources for future needs and promotes wellness and prevention.
• Documents supervisory activities in the medical record.
• Monitors and documents patient's response to therapy.
• Participates in care conferences, in-services, audits, and QA activities.
• Maintains confidentiality of PT-client information.
• Recommends follow-up care in coordination with the admitting agency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Current PTA license

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Job description

Optum is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to deliver skilled therapy in patients' homes under a licensed PT. You will implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance and independence while promoting safety.

Working with patients, caregivers and the interdisciplinary team, you will support recovery and enhance quality of life at home, with competitive pay and benefits for full-time roles in North Carolina.