Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)- Home Health

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

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant in Waldorf, Maryland. This role focuses on enhancing the well-being of patients through exercise instruction and education, under the guidance of a supervising Physical Therapist.

Qualified candidates will have a current physical therapy license and must be available for weekend rotations. Competitive compensation is offered, with a rigorous environment that emphasizes teamwork and personal growth.

Qualifications

• Licensed or certified to assist in physical therapy practice.
• Access to dependable transportation.
• Available for weekend rotation.

Responsibilities

• Follow state-specific laws governing physical therapy.
• Instruct patients in exercises and functional activities.
• Observe and report patient responses to treatment.

Skills

Current physical therapy license

Patient education skills

Ability to assist with mobility

Job description

Explore opportunities with VNA of Maryland, 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 and 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 activities, ADLs, 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 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 the 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 Qualifications

• 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

Pay Range:
$49,500 - $109,300 annual total cash target pay
$28.56 - $63.06 per visit point
$23.80 - $52.55 hourly rate

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.