In-Home Physical Therapy Assistant – Full Time

UnitedHealth Group; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to provide skilled home health care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, implementing treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance and independence in patients at home.

You will collaborate with patients, caregivers and an interdisciplinary team, document responses to therapy, monitor progress, and contribute to safety, comfort and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant.
• Graduate from CAPTE-accredited PTA program.
• One year related physical therapy experience for PTAs entering home health care to ensure knowledge and skills are sufficient.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services and interventions under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist and in accordance with the physician approved plan of care.
• Observes, records and reports the patient’s response to treatment and any change in the patient’s condition to the supervising PT, physician and other appropriate clinical staff.
• Provides resources for future needs and promotes wellness and prevention.
• Includes documentation of supervisory activities in the patient’s medical record.
• Monitors and documents the patient’s response to physical therapy intervention.
• Participates in patient care conferences, in services, chart audit activities, quality improvement activities including OBQI and OBQM and peer-review activities.
• Maintains confidentiality of information relating to the physical therapist-client relationship.
• Makes recommendations for follow-up care in coordination with the agency that admitted the patient and utilizes other agency care providers to assist with referrals to community resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

CPR certification

PTA license

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to provide skilled home health care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, implementing treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance and independence in patients at home.

You will collaborate with patients, caregivers and an interdisciplinary team, document responses to therapy, monitor progress, and contribute to safety, comfort and quality of life.