Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Health (Sign-On $2.5K)

UnitedHealth Group; Cottonwood (AZ); Sur place; USD 37 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

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Sign-On Bonus

Benefits package

Résumé du poste

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for Northern Arizona Home Health in Cottonwood, AZ to help patients thrive at home. You will perform treatment, provide exercise instruction, and educate patients within the plan of care, with a focus on improving well-being.

Responsibilities include following state laws, aiding in active/passive exercises, documenting patient responses, and coordinating with the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Current, licensed, registered, or certified to assist in physical therapy.
• 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.

Responsabilités

• 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

Formation

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

Description du poste

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for Northern Arizona Home Health in Cottonwood, AZ to help patients thrive at home. You will perform treatment, provide exercise instruction, and educate patients within the plan of care, with a focus on improving well-being.

Responsibilities include following state laws, aiding in active/passive exercises, documenting patient responses, and coordinating with the healthcare team.