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Physical Therapist Assistant (Home Health)

Optum · Southaven, MS · 2 mo ago
Healthcare$26.6–$39.9/hrFull-time

Primary Responsibilities

  • Follows all state specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care.
  • Performs only those procedures that are qualified and trained to perform.
  • Makes all recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising Physical Therapist.
  • Instructs and aids patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional, ADL, transfer, and safety training.
  • Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the areas of therapy within the scope of the physical therapy assistant.
  • Coordinates care with the other members of the healthcare team as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

  • Current, licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in state of practice.
  • Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
  • Available to work a weekend rotation.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.

Benefits

  • A comprehensive benefits package.
  • Recognition programs.
  • Equity stock purchase.
  • 401k contribution.

Pay

  • Annual Total Cash Target Pay: $55,329 - $82,993
  • Hourly Pay Range: $26.60 - $39.90
  • Per Visit Point Pay Range: $31.92 - $47.88

Schedule

  • Opportunities available PRN or Full Time.

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