Senior Living PTA: Compassionate Geriatric Rehab

UnitedHealth Group; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Senior Living Physical Therapist Assistant in Lafayette, LA, to provide age-appropriate physical therapy services for adult to geriatric patients under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The PTA assists with treatment plans, mentors PTA students, and documents care per policy.

The role involves direct patient care in home and clinical settings, with weekend rotation and CPR certification preferred or obtainable within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Current, licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in state of practice.
• Ability to work weekend rotation.
• CPR certification preferred or within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate physical therapy services for adult to geriatric patients.
• Assist in carrying out the treatment plan under the Physical Therapist.
• Supervise PTA students or technicians and document services per policies.
• Direct patient care in home/clinical settings.

Skills

CPR

Patient care

Geriatric care

Education

Licensed PTA

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Senior Living Physical Therapist Assistant in Lafayette, LA, to provide age-appropriate physical therapy services for adult to geriatric patients under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The PTA assists with treatment plans, mentors PTA students, and documents care per policy.

The role involves direct patient care in home and clinical settings, with weekend rotation and CPR certification preferred or obtainable within 90 days of hire.