Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA (Home Health)

Optum; United States; On-site; USD 52,417 - 78,625; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Recognition programs

401(k) contribution

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide care in home settings. The candidate will need to follow state laws while assisting patients with exercises, coordinate care with healthcare teams, and possess current qualifications including CPR certification.

The position offers a competitive pay range of $52,417 – $78,625 annually, with additional compensation for visit points and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Current license to assist in physical therapy.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Access to a dependable vehicle or transportation.

Responsibilities

• Follow state laws for physical therapy in home care.
• Instruct and aid patients in exercises and activities.
• Coordinate care with healthcare team and report patient status.

Skills

Current CPR certification

Ability to assist in physical therapy

Ability to function in diverse home situations

Availability to work a weekend rotation

Ability to perform physical tasks required for patient care

Education

Licensed, registered, or certified to assist in physical therapy

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA, LPTA)

Explore opportunities with Beauregard Home Health, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide.

Primary Responsibilities

• Follow state laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care, and perform only those procedures qualified and trained to perform; make recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Instruct and aid patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re‑education, gait, functional activities, ADL, transfer, safety and prosthetic training.
• Observe, record, and report to the supervising PT, the nurse supervisor, or the physician the patient’s response to treatment and changes in the patient’s condition, and coordinate care with other members of the healthcare team.
• Instruct patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the scope of the physical therapy assistant.

Required Qualifications

• Current, licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in the state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current driver’s licence and vehicle insurance, or 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.
• Availability to work a weekend rotation.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 – $37.80 hourly rate.

Annual total cash compensation for this role assumes full‑time employment (40 weekly hours) at full productivity and follows the range above. Total cash compensation includes earnings from per visit point pay and hourly pay and is based on several factors including local labor markets, education, work experience; it may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role.

This role receives two types of compensation depending on the work 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 401(k) contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). 

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. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes.

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.