Physical Therapist Assistant

Explore opportunities with SunCrest Home Health, a part of LHC Group and the Optum family of businesses. We are a leading post-acute care partner 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. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring, Connecting, and Growing together. We are currently offering a $1,500 sign-on bonus for this role.

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will perform treatment and provide exercise instruction and patient education aimed at improving and enhancing the patient’s well-being while following the established plan of care.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Following all state-specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care, adhering strictly to the treatment set defined by the supervising PT, performing only procedures you are qualified and trained to perform, and making recommendations for changes in the care plan to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Instructing and aiding patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training.
• Observing, recording, and reporting the patient’s response to treatment and condition changes to the supervising PT, nurse supervisor, and/or physician, and coordinating care with other healthcare team members as appropriate.
• Instructing patients, families, caregivers, and other team members in areas of therapy within the scope of the physical therapy assistant.

Required qualifications:

• Current license, registration, or certification to assist in the practice of physical therapy in the state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.
• Availability to work a weekend rotation.

Preferred qualifications:

• Ability to perform physical tasks required for patient care, including lifting, transferring, and assisting with mobility.

Compensation and benefits:

• The hourly pay for this role ranges from $23.41 to $41.83 per hour based on full-time employment, determined by factors such as local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.
• Includes a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contributions, subject to eligibility requirements.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a drug-free workplace, and candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

• Job Category: Administrative