Physical Therapist Assistant

UnitedHealth Group • Holland, OH

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Caretenders, a part of LHC Group and Optum, is a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide, dedicated to helping people feel their best. As a Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant, you will perform treatment, provide exercise instruction, and offer patient education aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, all while following the established plan of care.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Current 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

• Responsible for following all state specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care, to follow the treatment set only as defined by the supervising PT; to perform only those procedures that he/she is qualified and trained to perform and to make all recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising Physical Therapist
• Instructs and aids patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training
• Observes, records, and reports to the supervising PT, the nurse supervisor, and/or the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition. Coordinates care with the other members of the healthcare team as appropriate
• Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the areas of therapy within the scope of the physical therapy assistant
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

Benefits

• a comprehensive benefits package
• incentive and recognition programs
• equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees