Physical Therapist Assistant

UnitedHealth Group; Abingdon (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide skilled care in patients' homes under a licensed PT. You will implement treatment plans to improve mobility and safety, coordinate with caregivers and the care team.

Requirements include licensure, CAPTE-accredited PTA program graduate, CPR, and a valid drivers license. Join a collaborative, mission-driven team dedicated to quality home health care. A reliable vehicle is required.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant, specific to the state you're assigned to work in.
• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy assistant program.
• One year related physical therapy experience for PTAs entering home health care is preferred; otherwise regional mentoring may be required.
• CPR certification is required.
• Driver's License and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services under the direction of a licensed PT and in accordance with the plan of care.
• Observes and records patient response to treatment and reports changes to the supervising PT and clinical staff.
• Provides resources for future needs and promotes wellness and prevention.
• Documents supervisory activities in the medical record.
• Monitors patient response to therapy and participates in quality improvement activities.
• Coordinates follow-up care and referrals with the admitting agency and other care providers.

Skills

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Job description

Explore opportunities with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses. We provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home. Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), you'll work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to provide skilled care in patients' homes. You'll carry out individualized treatment plans that improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence while promoting safety. In partnership with patients, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary care team, you'll support recovery and enhance quality of life at home.

Primary 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

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

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 the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
• One year related physical therapy experience for PTAs entering home health care to ensure that knowledge and skills are sufficient to safely provide physical therapy services to patients
• If less than one year of experience, approval from regional clinical leaders is required as well as appropriate mentoring and/or participating in a residency program
• Current CPR certification
• Driver's License and access to reliable transportation

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.