Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant — Home Health Impact

UnitedHealth Group; High Springs (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group, through Mederi Caretenders within the LHC Group network, is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant for home health assignments. You will perform treatment and provide exercise instruction and patient education under the supervision of a PT to improve patient well-being.

Required: PTA licensed in state, reliable transportation, and weekend availability. Compensation ranges from $52,417 to $78,625 annually, with per-visit point pay, hourly pay, and benefits; full

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.

Responsibilities

• Follow all state-specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care, perform only those procedures defined by the supervising PT, and make recommendations for changes in the plan of care.
• Instruct and aid patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional tasks, ADL, transfers, safety, and prosthetic training.
• Observe, record, and report patient responses to treatment and changes in condition to the supervising PT, nurse supervisor, and physician; coordinate care with the health care team as appropriate.
• Instruct patient, family, caregiver, and other health care team members in therapy areas within the scope of the PT assistant.
• Function effectively in home settings regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.

Skills

PTA license

Weekend availability

Education

PTA license (state)

Job description

UnitedHealth Group, through Mederi Caretenders within the LHC Group network, is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant for home health assignments. You will perform treatment and provide exercise instruction and patient education under the supervision of a PT to improve patient well-being.

Required: PTA licensed in state, reliable transportation, and weekend availability. Compensation ranges from $52,417 to $78,625 annually, with per-visit point pay, hourly pay, and benefits; full