Home Health PTA — Restore Mobility & Independence (Sign-On)

Jobtome; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group, through its Amedisys home health network, is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide skilled care in patients' homes under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility and independence while promoting safety at home.

The role offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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 (CAPTE).
• One year related physical therapy experience for PTAs entering home health care or approval from regional clinical leaders if less than one year.
• Current CPR certification.
• Driver's License and access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist in patients' homes.
• Observes, records and reports patient response to treatment and any change in condition to the supervising PT and clinical staff.
• Documents supervisory activities in the patient's medical record.
• Monitors and documents patient response to physical therapy intervention.
• Participates in patient care conferences and quality improvement activities.
• Maintains confidentiality of information relating to the PT-client relationship.
• Makes follow-up care recommendations coordinating with the admitting agency.

Skills

CPR certification

Driver's license

Home health experience

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

PTA license (state)

Job description

UnitedHealth Group, through its Amedisys home health network, is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide skilled care in patients' homes under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. You will implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility and independence while promoting safety at home.

The role offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package.