Physical Therapist

Explore opportunities with Aberdeen Assured Home Health, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together. As the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), you will perform treatments and provide exercise instruction and patient education aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well‑being, while following the established plan of care. Primary Responsibilities Follow all state‑specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care, perform only those procedures as defined by the supervising PT, and recommend changes in the plan of care to the supervising Physical Therapist. Instruct and aid patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re‑education, gait, functional, ADL, transfer, safety, and prosthetic training. Observe, record, and report to the supervising PT, the nurse supervisor, and/or the 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 patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health‑care team in the areas of therapy within the scope of the Physical Therapy Assistant. Visit patients within the service area. Required Qualifications Licensed, registered, or certified to assist in physical therapy in the state of Washington. Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire. Proven ability to function in any home situation regardless of client’s age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition. Current driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation. Pay Range Annual Target Pay: $61,153 to $91,729 Hourly Pay Range: $35.28 to $55.92 Pay Per Visit Point Pay Range: $29.40 to $44.10 Annual total cash compensation for this role 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 but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. 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 is inclusive of 'direct' and 'indirect' patient care activities. Visits are assigned based on patient and business needs. The number of visits performed each week will vary based on individual productivity targets and the productivity points assigned to the visits performed. You will be paid your hourly rate for certain non‑visit activities such as orientation. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your pay, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401(k) 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. 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. UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr