PRN Physical Therapist Assistant
UnitedHealth Group•Holland, OH
•$27 - $40
About The Position
Caretenders, part of LHC Group and the Optum family of businesses, is hiring a per diem Physical Therapist Assistant. The role provides treatment, exercise instruction, and patient education to improve patient well-being while following the established plan of care. The assistant works under the direction of a supervising Physical Therapist and follows applicable state laws and scope-of-practice requirements. This position requires availability for a weekend rotation and involves providing care in patients’ homes.
Requirements
- Current license, registration, or certification to assist in the practice of physical therapy in the state of practice.
- Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or access to public transportation.
- Availability to work a weekend rotation.
Nice To Haves
- Current CPR certification or ability to complete certification within 90 days of hire.
- Ability to perform physical tasks required for patient care, including lifting, transferring, and assisting with mobility.
Responsibilities
- Follow state-specific laws governing physical therapy in home care, carry out only treatment defined by the supervising Physical Therapist, perform only procedures for which qualified and trained, and direct plan-of-care change recommendations to the supervising Physical Therapist.
- Instruct and assist patients with active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional, activities of daily living, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training.
- Observe, record, and report patients’ treatment responses and changes in condition to the supervising Physical Therapist, nurse supervisor, and/or physician.
- Coordinate care with other members of the healthcare team as appropriate.
- Instruct patients, families, caregivers, and other healthcare team members in therapy areas within the Physical Therapist Assistant’s scope.
- Function in home-care situations regardless of a client’s age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Development opportunities for other roles.
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