Physical Therapy Assistant

UnitedHealth Group•Torrance, CA

30d•$24 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

Optum CA is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team in Torrance, CA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Position in this function is responsible for performing physical therapy patient care not requiring constant supervision of technical details in accordance with the treatment plan. Performs and applies a variety of physical therapy procedures and modalities to a variety of patients within compliance of the State of California Physical Therapy Practice Act, the APTA Code of Ethics and Optum policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience
Graduate of APTA-accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
Current California Physical Therapy Assistant license
Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers (AHA) or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross)

Nice To Haves

1+ years of experience working as a Physical Therapy Assistant

Responsibilities

Consistently exhibits behavior and communication skills that demonstrate Optum’s commitment to superior customer service, including quality, care and concern with each and every internal and external customer
Consistently demonstrates technical proficiency in physical therapy treatment implementation
Implements, progresses and adjusts the physical therapy treatment plan as appropriate to changes in patient status, and provides for the safety and well-being of the patient during the treatment session
Explains the physical therapy procedures and equipment to patients and checks for understanding
Documents the patient’s treatments and responses in the physical therapy chart and completes all documentation in an accurate, legible and timely manner
Reports any and all changes in the patient’s condition to the Physical Therapist as immediacy dictates
Acts as Clinical Instructor (CI) and mentor to Physical Therapy Assistant students
Maintains an on-time patient appointment schedule in accordance with established department standard for productivity
Alters schedule to meet department of patient needs. Maintains productivity outside of patient schedule
Self-identifies potential unsafe systems, processes and/or situations, and reports them using the appropriate forms to the appropriate employee
Maintains a clean, neat and safe environment for patients and staff according to company and department policies
Assists in the orientation and training of new staff members, and the development of new procedures as required
Performs routine maintenance of clinical and non-clinical areas and equipment as needed
Maintains professional growth within the department though participation in external continuing education courses
Adheres to Universal Precautions at all times
Adheres to safety policies and procedures at all times
Uses, protects, and discloses Optum patients’ protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards