Physical Therapist Assistant - New Orleans - Optum

    Optum
    Optum New Orleans

    1 day ago

    $32,000 - $52,000 (USD) per year *
    Description

    Explore opportunities with Ochsner Home Health of New Orleans, 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.

    Please make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications.

    As the 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


    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 practice
    • Current CPR certification
    • Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
    • Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client
    • Available to work a weekend rotation

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Ability to perform physical tasks required for patient care, including lifting, transferring, and assisting with mobility
    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 $23.41 to $41.83 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
    #LHCJobs

    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.

    UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. xhmxlyz Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
    * This salary range is an estimation made by beBee
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