Impactful Home Health PT Assistant

UnitedHealth Group; Chestertown (MD); On-site; USD 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in Chestertown, MD is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to perform treatment and provide exercise instruction and patient education aimed at improving the patient’s well-being under the established plan of care.

You will follow state laws for home care, assist the supervising Physical Therapist, coordinate care with the healthcare team, and teach patients and families about therapy. Weekend rotation is required and benefits include a comprehensive package.

Qualifications

• Current, licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in state of practice.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• Available to work a weekend rotation.
• CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to perform physical tasks required for patient care, including lifting, transferring, and assisting with mobility.

Responsibilities

• Follow state laws governing provision of physical therapy in home care and follow the plan of care defined by the supervising PT.
• 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, nurse supervisor, and/or physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in condition; coordinates care with the health care team as appropriate.
• Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other health care team in the areas of therapy within the scope of the physical therapy assistant.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.

Skills

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

Driver's license

Weekend availability

Job description

UnitedHealth Group in Chestertown, MD is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to perform treatment and provide exercise instruction and patient education aimed at improving the patient’s well-being under the established plan of care.

You will follow state laws for home care, assist the supervising Physical Therapist, coordinate care with the healthcare team, and teach patients and families about therapy. Weekend rotation is required and benefits include a comprehensive package.