Physical Therapist Assistant (Licensed PTA)

About the Role

Explore opportunities with Keller Home Care, a part of LHC Group and the Optum family of businesses. As a Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant, you will perform treatment and provide exercise instruction and patient education aimed at improving or 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 adhere to the treatment plan set by the supervising Physical Therapist (PT).
• Perform only those procedures you are qualified and trained to perform, and make recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising PT.
• Instruct and aid patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional activities, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training.
• Observe, record, and report to the supervising PT, nurse supervisor, and/or physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition.
• Coordinate care with other members of the healthcare team as appropriate.
• Instruct patients, families, caregivers, and other healthcare team members in therapy within the scope of the physical therapy assistant.
• Function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.

Requirements

• Current, licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in the 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.
• Ability to perform physical tasks required for patient care, including lifting, transferring, and assisting with mobility.

Pay

Pay range: $52,417 - $78,625 annual total cash target pay.

• $25.20 - $37.80 hourly rate.
• $30.24 - $45.36 per visit point.

Annual total cash compensation 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 local labor markets, education, work experience, and may increase over time based on productivity and performance.

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 include "direct" and "indirect" patient care activities. Visits are assigned based on patient and business needs, and the number of visits performed each week will vary.
• You will be paid your hourly rate for certain non-visit activities such as orientation.

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Benefits

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