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Optum · 14 hours ago

Senior Living PTA - PRN

Chattanooga, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$50K/yr - $109K/yr

Optum is part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), you will perform treatments and provide education aimed at improving patient well-being while adhering to established care plans.

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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

Visit patients within the service area

Qualification

Licensed PTACPR certificationPatient educationExercise instructionHome care experience

Required

Licensed, registered, or certified to assist in physical therapy in state of practice

Current CPR certification

Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and 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

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Company

Optum

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Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group.

Founded in 2011