Physical Therapist Assistant

UnitedHealth Group; Rockville (MD); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401(k) contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant in Rockville, Maryland, to work with patients in home care settings. Your responsibilities will include following treatment plans, instructing patients in exercise techniques, and coordinating care with the healthcare team. Required qualifications include a current license in physical therapy assistance, CPR certification, and the ability to adapt to various client situations. The hourly pay ranges from $23.41 to $41.83, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Current, licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of client characteristics.

Responsibilities

• Follow all state specific laws governing physical therapy in home care.
• Instruct and aid patients in exercise and therapy.
• Record and report patient responses to treatment.

Skills

Patient education

Exercise instruction

Observation and reporting

Coordination with healthcare team

Job description

Explore opportunities with HomeCall, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Physical Therapist Assistant you will perform treatment and provide exercise instruction and patient education aimed at improving/enhancing the patient’s well‑being while following the established plan of care.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for following all state specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care, to follow the treatment set only as defined by the supervising PT; to perform only those procedures that he/she is qualified and trained to perform and to make all recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• 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, the nurse supervisor, and/or the physician the patient’s response to treatment and changes in the patient’s condition. Coordinates care with the other members of the healthcare team as appropriate.
• Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the areas of therapy within the scope of the physical therapy assistant.

Required Qualifications

• Current, licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.
• Available to work a weekend rotation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical tasks required for patient care, including lifting, transferring, and assisting with mobility.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401(k) contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far‑reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $23.41 to $41.83 per hour based on full‑time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

UnitedHealth Group is 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 is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.