UnitedHealth Group
Physical Therapy Assistant- Redding
UnitedHealth Group, Redding, California, United States, 96001
Physical Therapist Assistant
The Physical Therapist Assistant performs treatment and provides exercise instruction and patient education aimed at improving/enhancing the patient's well-being while following the established plan of care. Primary Responsibilities: Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, is at all times responsible to follow all state specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care, to follow the treatment set only as defined by the Physical Therapist; to perform only those procedures that he/she is qualified and trained to perform and to make all recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising Physical Therapist Following the plan of care, instructs and aids patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training Observes, records, and reports to the supervising PT, the supervising nurse, and/or the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the areas of therapy in which they can participate to assist the patient Visits patient according to Plan of Treatment; complete a progress note for each visit and submits progress notes per LHC policy Participates in developing the Plan of Treatment Participates in staff conferences and committees as necessary Adheres to LHC Therapy Standards of Practice in provision of services to all patients All other duties as assigned You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: Current licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in state of California Current CPR certification Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role will range from $23.89 to $42.69 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
The Physical Therapist Assistant performs treatment and provides exercise instruction and patient education aimed at improving/enhancing the patient's well-being while following the established plan of care. Primary Responsibilities: Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, is at all times responsible to follow all state specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care, to follow the treatment set only as defined by the Physical Therapist; to perform only those procedures that he/she is qualified and trained to perform and to make all recommendations for changes in the plan of care to the supervising Physical Therapist Following the plan of care, instructs and aids patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait, functional, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training Observes, records, and reports to the supervising PT, the supervising nurse, and/or the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the areas of therapy in which they can participate to assist the patient Visits patient according to Plan of Treatment; complete a progress note for each visit and submits progress notes per LHC policy Participates in developing the Plan of Treatment Participates in staff conferences and committees as necessary Adheres to LHC Therapy Standards of Practice in provision of services to all patients All other duties as assigned You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: Current licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in state of California Current CPR certification Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role will range from $23.89 to $42.69 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.