PPV Phys Ther Asst Per Diem

UnitedHealth Group; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 87,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant to provide skilled home health care under a licensed PT. You will help patients improve mobility and independence in the comfort of their home, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

The role requires CAPTE-accredited PTA training, an active PTA license in the assigned state, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of home health experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited PTA program.
• Current PTA license for the assigned state.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ year PTA experience in home health care; mentoring if <1 year.

Responsibilities

• Provide PT services under supervision of a licensed PT per plan of care.
• Observe and report patient responses to treatment to PT and staff.
• Promote wellness and coordinate follow-up care with care teams.
• Document supervisory activities in the medical record.
• Monitor patient responses and update care plans as needed.
• Participate in patient care conferences and quality activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Refer to community resources and coordinate with involved agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Home health care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient safety

Documentation

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Job description

Explore opportunities with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses. We provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home. Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), you'll work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to provide skilled care in patients' homes. You'll carry out individualized treatment plans that improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence while promoting safety. In partnership with patients, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary care team, you'll support recovery and enhance quality of life at home.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides physical therapy services and interventions under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist and in accordance with the physician approved plan of care
• Observes, records and reports the patient's response to treatment and any change in the patient's condition to the supervising PT, physician and other appropriate clinical staff
• Provides resources for future needs and promotes wellness and prevention
• Includes documentation of supervisory activities in the patient's medical record
• Monitors and documents the patient's response to physical therapy intervention
• Participates in patient care conferences, in services, chart audit activities, quality improvement activities including OBQI and OBQM and peer-review activities
• Maintains confidentiality of information relating to the physical therapist-client relationship
• Makes recommendations for follow-up care in coordination with the agency that admitted the patient and utilizes other agency care providers to assist with referrals to community resources
• Performs other duties as assigned

You'll 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:

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant educational program as set by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
• Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant specific to the state assigned to work in
• Current CPR certification
• 1+ years of related physical therapy experience for PTAs entering home health care
• If less than 1 year of experience, approval from regional clinical leaders is required as well as appropriate mentoring and/or participating in a residency program

Pay Range

$58,241 - $87,361 annual total cash target pay
$33.60 - $50.40 per visit point
$28.00 - $42.00 hourly 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 help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.