Senior Living PTA: Per Diem Home Health

Optum; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 87,000; Part time

Job summary

LHC Group, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Senior Living Physical Therapist Assistant for a per diem role in Raleigh, NC. You will provide age-appropriate PTA services under supervision, contribute to treatment plans, and support patient/family education in a home health environment.

This role emphasizes direct patient care with opportunities for growth and development within the organization, including collaboration with PTs and other care teams.

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: 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.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes equipment in a proper and safe manner, maintains equipment inspection, maintenance, and cleaning logs, and reports broken or faulty equipment.
• Follows medical regimen developed for the patient, aware of and adheres to precautions (THR, TKR, Cardiac, Wound, etc.).
• Utilizes safe treatment techniques including the following: transfers, positioning, feeding, splinting, paraffin bath, cryotherapy, etc.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Job description

LHC Group, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Senior Living Physical Therapist Assistant for a per diem role in Raleigh, NC. You will provide age-appropriate PTA services under supervision, contribute to treatment plans, and support patient/family education in a home health environment.

This role emphasizes direct patient care with opportunities for growth and development within the organization, including collaboration with PTs and other care teams.