Physical Therapist Assistant

UnitedHealth Group•Salem, OR

11d•$58,241 - $87,361•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) works under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to provide skilled care in patients’ homes. The PTA carries out individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence while promoting safety. In partnership with patients, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary care team, the role supports recovery and quality of life at home. The position provides physical therapy services and interventions under the direction of a physical therapist and in accordance with the physician-approved plan of care. The PTA observes, documents, and reports patient responses and changes in condition, participates in care conferences and quality activities, maintains confidentiality, and coordinates follow-up care and referrals as appropriate. Other duties may be assigned. The role offers an external-candidate sign-on bonus of $5,000. Annual total cash target pay is $58,241–$87,361, with additional compensation described as $33.60–$50.40 per visit point and an hourly rate of $28.00–$42.00. Annual total cash compensation assumes full-time employment (40 weekly hours) at full productivity. Compensation varies with factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, productivity, and performance. The role is compensated per visit point for visits and hourly for certain non-visit activities, such as orientation. Benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, an equity stock purchase plan, and a 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant in the state where assigned to work.
Graduate from a physical therapy assistant educational program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
One year of related physical therapy experience for PTAs entering home health care; applicants with less than one year require approval from regional clinical leaders and appropriate mentoring and/or participation in a residency program.
Current CPR certification.
Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services and interventions under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist and in accordance with the physician-approved plan of care.
Observe, record, and report the patient’s response to treatment and changes in the patient’s condition to the supervising PT, physician, and other appropriate clinical staff.
Provide resources for future needs and promote wellness and prevention.
Document supervisory activities in the patient’s medical record.
Monitor and document the patient’s response to physical therapy intervention.
Participate in patient care conferences, in-services, chart audit activities, quality improvement activities including OBQI and OBQM, and peer-review activities.
Maintain confidentiality of information relating to the physical therapist-client relationship.
Make recommendations for follow-up care in coordination with the agency that admitted the patient and use other agency care providers to assist with referrals to community resources.
Perform other duties as assigned.