Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA – Cottonwood

Explore opportunities with Northern Arizona Home Health, a part of LHC Group and the Optum family of businesses. We are a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide, dedicated to helping people feel their best while fostering a culture of caring, connecting, and growing together.

As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in Cottonwood, you will perform treatments and provide exercise instruction and patient education aimed at improving and enhancing patient well-being while following the established plan of care.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Follow all state-specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care, adhering strictly to the treatment set defined by the supervising PT.
• Perform only those procedures you are qualified and trained to perform, and make all recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Instruct and aid patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training.
• Observe, record, and report the patient’s response to treatment and condition changes to the supervising PT, nurse supervisor, and physician, and coordinate care with the healthcare team.
• Instruct patients, families, caregivers, and other healthcare team members in areas of therapy within the scope of the physical therapy assistant.

Required Qualifications:

• Current, licensed, registered, or certified 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.
• Available to work a weekend rotation.
• 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 and factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution, all subject to eligibility requirements.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

• Job Category: Administrative