Senior Living PTA: Lead Geriatric Rehab & Care

UnitedHealth Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in Raleigh, NC seeks a Senior Living Physical Therapist Assistant to provide age-appropriate care for adult to geriatric patients under supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will help carry out treatment plans, supervise PTA students or technicians, and document services per policy.

This is direct patient care in a home-like setting. Ideal candidates hold current PTA licensure/certification, have a valid driver's license, and are able to work weekend rotations.

Qualifications

• Current, licensed, registered, or certified to assist in physical therapy.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance; access to reliable transportation.
• Available to work a weekend rotation.
• CPR certification preferred or obtainable within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes equipment safely, maintains inspection, maintenance & cleaning logs; reports faulty equipment.
• Follows prescribed medical regimens and adheres to precautions (THR, TKR, Cardiac, Wound, etc.).
• Performs safe treatment techniques including transfers, positioning, feeding, splinting, paraffin bath, cryotherapy.
• Delivers patient and family instruction and documents services per facility procedures.

Skills

PTA license/certification

Job description

UnitedHealth Group in Raleigh, NC seeks a Senior Living Physical Therapist Assistant to provide age-appropriate care for adult to geriatric patients under supervision of a Physical Therapist. You will help carry out treatment plans, supervise PTA students or technicians, and document services per policy.

This is direct patient care in a home-like setting. Ideal candidates hold current PTA licensure/certification, have a valid driver's license, and are able to work weekend rotations.