Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Health
UnitedHealth Group•Rainier, WA
•$61,153 - $91,729
About The Position
As a Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant with Assured Home Health, part of LHC Group and the Optum family of businesses, you will provide treatment, exercise instruction, and patient education to improve patients’ well-being while following the established plan of care. You will work within the scope of your training and state requirements, under the direction of a supervising Physical Therapist, and help patients in home-care settings.
Requirements
- Current license, registration, or certification to assist in the practice of physical therapy in Washington State.
- 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 and provide treatment only as defined by the supervising Physical Therapist.
- Perform only procedures for which you are qualified and trained, and make recommendations for plan-of-care changes to the supervising Physical Therapist.
- Instruct and assist patients with active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional activities, activities of daily living, transfers, safety, and prosthetic training.
- Observe, record, and report patients’ responses to treatment and changes in their 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 scope of the physical therapy assistant.
- Function in home situations regardless of a client’s age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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