PTA, Licensed - Bonus Available

Optum; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 58,241 - 87,361; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Bonus Available

Bonus for Full-Time: $2,500

Job summary

DFW Home Health, a part of the LHC Group and member of the Optum family, seeks a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide treatment and patient education in home health settings under the plan of care.

You will collaborate with the supervising Physical Therapist, educate patients and families, and adapt care to various home environments while ensuring compliance with state laws. Weekend rotation is required, and CPR certification is preferred or can be obtained within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Current, licensed PTA in state of practice.
• Current driver's license with reliable transportation.
• Available to work a weekend rotation.
• Preferred CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Ability to assist with mobility and patient handling.

Responsibilities

• Follow state laws and supervising PT-approved plan of care.
• Instruct patients in active and passive exercises and gait training.
• Observe patient responses and coordinate with care team.
• Educate patient, family, and caregivers on therapy activities.
• Demonstrate ability to work in diverse home environments.

Skills

PTA License

CPR Certification

Driver's License

Weekend Availability

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

$2,500 BONUS AVAILABLE FOR FULL-TIME

Relocation Bonus Available

Explore opportunities with DFW Home Health, 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/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’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

• 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 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

Annual Total Cash Target Pay $58,241 - $87,361

Hourly Pay Range $28.00 - $42.00

Per Visit Point Pay Range $33.60 - $50.40

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.

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.