Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Health

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) | Home Health - Mount Vernon, IL$5,000 Sign-On Bonus for External CandidatesHelp people stay active, independent, and safe at home.

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives every day. At Mt. Vernon LHC MVI , you'll work one-on-one with patients in their homes, helping them regain strength, improve mobility, and maintain their independence where they feel most comfortable.

As part of LHC Group , now a member of the Optum family of businesses , you'll join a team that values compassionate care, strong relationships, and a shared commitment to helping people live healthier lives.

Whether you're looking for greater autonomy, meaningful patient connections, or the chance to see the direct impact of your work, you'll find it here.

Caring. Connecting. Growing together.What This Opportunity Offers

• Full-time Monday through Friday schedule
• Coverage area includes Marion, Jefferson, Wayne, and Hamilton Counties
• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus for external candidates
• Point Per Visit (PPV) CompensationModel | Mileage reimbursement
• 23 days accrued PTO
• 9 paid company holidays
• 401(k) and employee stock purchase opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Career growth opportunities across the Optum family of businesses
• The ability to build meaningful relationships with patients while managing your day independently

About the Role

As the Physical Therapist Assistant, you will perform treatment 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

• Responsible for following all state-specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care, following treatments only as defined by the supervising PT, performing only those procedures for which you are qualified and trained, and making recommendations regarding changes in the plan of care to the supervising Physical Therapist
• Instruct and assist patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait training, functional activities, ADLs, transfer training, safety awareness, and prosthetic training
• Observe, document, and report patient responses to treatment and changes in condition to the supervising PT, nurse supervisor, and/or physician
• Coordinate care with other members of the healthcare team as appropriate
• Educate patients, caregivers, family members, and other healthcare professionals within the scope of the Physical Therapist Assistant role
• Provide care in a variety of home environments while respecting and supporting patients of all backgrounds

Required Qualifications

• 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

Compensation

Annual Target Pay: $55,329 - $82,993
Hourly Pay Range: $26.60 - $39.90
Per Visit Point Pay Range: $31.92 - $47.88

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.

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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.

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.

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