Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN)

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN) (2370278) Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Community Home Health is hiring for a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA to join our passionate team in Saint Augustine, Florida! As the Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant, 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. Primary Responsibilities Responsible for following all state specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care, to follow the treatment set only as defined by the supervising PT; 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 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 nurse supervisor, and/or the physician the patient’s response to treatment and changes in the patient’s condition. Coordinates care with the other members of the healthcare team as appropriate 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 Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client 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 Ability to perform physical tasks required for patient care, including lifting, transferring, and assisting with mobility $55,329 - $82,993 annual total cash target pay $26.60 - $39.90 per visit point $31.92 - $47.88 hourly rate UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr