Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

Optum; Scottown (KY); In loco; USD 52.000 - 79.000; Tempo pieno

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Comprehensive benefits package

Recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Descrizione del lavoro

Optum's St. Mary's Home Health Service seeks a Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant to perform treatment, exercise instruction, and patient education under a supervising PT. You will support patients to improve well-being per the care plan.

Required qualifications include active PTA license, driver's license, and weekend availability; CPR certification preferred. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a pathway for growth within the Optum family.

Competenze

• Currently licensed, registered, or certified to assist in physical therapy in the state of practice.
• Current driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Available to work a weekend rotation.
• CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting and transfers.

Mansioni

• Follow state laws and the plan of care set by the supervising PT.
• Instruct and assist patients with active and passive exercises and gait training.
• Document patient responses and coordinate care with the health team.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapy within scope.
• Function effectively in any home setting and maintain patient safety.

Conoscenze

Licensed PTA

Driver's license

Weekend availability

CPR certification

Mobility assistance

Formazione

PTA license/certification

Descrizione del lavoro

Explore opportunities with St. Mary's Home Health Service,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 Per Diem 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

• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

You will 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, 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

Preferred Qualification

• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire

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

Pay Range

$52,417 - $78,625 annual total cash target pay

$30.24 - $45.36 per visit point

$25.20 - $37.80hourly rate

Annual total cash compensation for this role assumes full-time employment (40 weekly hours) at full productivity and generally follows the range above. Total cash compensation includes earnings from per visit point pay and hourly pay and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. This role receives two types of compensation depending on the work being performed. When conducting visits, you will be paid per visit point rate compensation. Your per visit pay will be calculated by multiplying your per visit point rate by the productivity points you accrue for various types of visits. Each type of visit is assigned a certain number of productivity points that is inclusive of "direct" and "indirect" patient care activities. Visits are assigned based on patient and business needs. The number of visits performed each week will vary based on individual productivity targets and the productivity points assigned to the visits performed. You will be paid your hourly rate for certain non-visit activities such as orientation. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your pay, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k 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.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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