Physical Therapy Assistant- Full Time

%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Tahoma%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EExplore opportunities with LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of %3Cstrong%3ECaring. Connecting. Growing together.%3C/strong%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Tahoma%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EAs the Senior Living Physical Therapist Assistant you will provide provides age-appropriate services for adult to geriatric patients, under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist. The PTA assists in carrying out the treatment plan to individuals and groups as designed by the Physical Therapist, supervises treatment delivered by the PTA student or technician, provides patient/family instruction, participates in PI programs and documents services according to facility and department policies and procedures. This position involves direct patient care.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Tahoma%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPrimary Responsibilities:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Tahoma%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EUtilizes equipment in a proper and safe manner, maintains equipment inspection, maintenance, and cleaning logs, and reports broken or faulty equipment.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Tahoma%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EFollows medical regimen developed for the patient, aware of and adheres to precautions (THR, TKR, Cardiac, Wound, etc.)%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Tahoma%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EUtilizes safe treatment techniques including the following: transfers, positioning, feeding, splinting, paraffin bath, cryotherapy, etc.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Tahoma%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EAbility to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Tahoma%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Tahoma%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EYou’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E
%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Tahoma%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ERequired Qualifications:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Tahoma%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3ECurrent, licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in state of practice%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Tahoma%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3ECurrent driver’s license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Tahoma%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EAvailable to work a weekend rotation%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Tahoma%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPreferred Qualification:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Tahoma%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3ECurrent CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Tahoma%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EAbility to perform physical tasks required for patient care, including lifting, transferring, and assisting with mobility%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Tahoma%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EPay Range%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Tahoma%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3E%2455,329 - %2482,993 annual total cash target pay%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Tahoma%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3E%2426.60 - %2439.90 visit point%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Tahoma%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3E%2431.92 - %2447.88 hourly rate%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Tahoma%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EAnnual total cash compensation for this role assumes full-time employment (40 weekly hours) at full productivity and generally follows the range above. Total cash compensation includes earnings from per visit point pay and hourly pay and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. This role receives two types of compensation depending on the work being performed. When conducting visits, you will be paid per visit point rate compensation. Your per visit pay will be calculated by multiplying your per visit point rate by the productivity points you accrue for various types of visits. Each type of visit is assigned a certain number of productivity points that is inclusive of “direct” and “indirect” patient care activities. Visits are assigned based on patient and business needs. The number of visits performed each week will vary based on individual productivity targets and the productivity points assigned to the visits performed. You will be paid your hourly rate for certain non-visit activities such as orientation. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your pay, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:center;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Tahoma%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EAt UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age,%26nbsp;location%26nbsp;and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized%26nbsp;groups%26nbsp;and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering%26nbsp;equitable%26nbsp;care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:center;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:center;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:center;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Tahoma%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EUnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:center;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:center;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:center;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Tahoma%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10px;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EUnitedHealth Group is a%26nbsp;drug -%26nbsp;free workplace. Candidates%26nbsp;are required to%26nbsp;pass a drug test before beginning employment.%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E