Jobs · Healthcare · Arkansas

Physical Therapist Assistant - 4 day work week option

Optum · Marianna, AR · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$25.2–$37.8/hrFull-time

About the role

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

Responsibilities

  • Follow all state specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care and perform only those procedures qualified and trained to perform
  • 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 to the supervising PT, the nurse supervisor, and/or the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition
  • Coordinate care with the other members of the healthcare team as appropriate
  • Instruct patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the 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 state of Arkansas
  • 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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Pay

  • Annual Total Cash Target Pay: $52,417 - $78,625
  • Hourly Pay Range: $25.20 - $37.80
  • Per Visit Point Pay Range: $30.24 - $45.36
  • Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Incentive and recognition programs
  • Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

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