Home Health PTA: Restore Mobility & Independence

UnitedHealth Group; Monroe (GA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to deliver skilled care in patients' homes under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The role focuses on improving mobility, strength, balance and independence while promoting safety in home settings.

Responsibilities include documenting treatment, coordinating with caregivers and the care team, and contributing to quality improvement activities. A valid PTA license and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant, specific to the state you're assigned to work in.
• 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 is required and mentoring or residency participation.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services and interventions under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist.
• Observes, records and reports patient responses to treatment to supervising staff.
• Provides resources for future needs and promotes wellness and prevention.
• Documents supervisory activities in the patient's medical record.
• Monitors and documents patient responses to therapy.
• Participates in care conferences, in-services, chart audits, quality improvement and peer-review activities.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Makes follow-up care recommendations in coordination with admitting agency.

Skills

PTA license

CAPTE program

1 year PTA home health

CPR certification

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to deliver skilled care in patients' homes under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The role focuses on improving mobility, strength, balance and independence while promoting safety in home settings.

Responsibilities include documenting treatment, coordinating with caregivers and the care team, and contributing to quality improvement activities. A valid PTA license and CPR certification are required.