Physical Therapy Aide

Optum NY/NJ, is seeking a Physical Therapy Aide to join our team in Lake Success, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position in this function assists in physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assists physical therapists with patient flow and triage
• Assists physical therapists in providing services that help patients in recovery
• Assists physical therapists in fulfilling patient treatment plans and procedures such as exercises, hot and cold packs, traction and ultrasound
• Records patient responses to treatments and reports outcomes of each treatment to the physical therapist
• Keeping treatment and gym areas clean and organized
• Performs some clerical tasks including but not limited to maintaining inventory, stocking supplies, completing paperwork, etc.
• Safely assist patients into or onto therapy equipment
• Observe patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patient's responses and progress, and report to the physical therapist
• Performs patient-related tasks assigned by the therapist

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:

• Excellent understanding of the principles of physical medicine, fitness and proper exercise technique
• Proven solid communication and relationship building skills for interactions with patients, medical providers, other staff and external sources
• Proven capacity to multitask and excel in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualification:

• 1+ years of experience in outpatient physical therapy

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). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $25.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.