PT Assistant - $2,500 BONUS

UnitedHealth Group•Kennewick, WA

1d•$61,153 - $91,729•Onsite

About The Position

As a Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), you will work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to provide skilled care in patients’ homes. You will carry out individualized treatment plans that improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence while promoting safety. In partnership with patients, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary care team, you will support recovery and enhance quality of life at home. The role provides physical therapy services in accordance with the physician-approved plan of care, observes and documents patient responses, reports changes in condition, and supports wellness, prevention, and follow-up care. The position also involves participation in care conferences, training, chart audits, quality improvement and peer-review activities, while maintaining confidentiality. The position is per diem. Compensation includes per-visit point pay for visits and hourly pay for certain non-visit activities. The stated annual total cash target assumes full-time employment at 40 hours per week and full productivity; actual compensation depends on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, visit activity, and productivity. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered to external candidates.

Requirements

Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant in the state assigned.
Graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant educational program as set by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
One year of related physical therapy experience for PTAs entering home health care. Candidates with less than one year require approval from regional clinical leaders as well as appropriate mentoring and/or participation in a residency program.
Current CPR certification.
Valid 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 any change 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 admitting agency and use other agency care providers to assist with referrals to community resources.
Perform other duties as assigned.