Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA Licensed - Morton area

About the Company

Explore opportunities with Centralia 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.

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.

• Responsible for following all state‑specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care, following only the treatment set by the supervising PT; perform only those procedures that you are qualified and trained to perform and make all recommendations for 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 the other members of the health‑care 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.

You will 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.

• 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.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.

• Ability to perform physical tasks required for patient care, including lifting, transferring, and assisting with mobility.

$49,500 – $109,300 annual total cash target pay

$28.56 – $63.06 per visit point

$23.80 – $52.55 hourly rate

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 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.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401(k) contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

United Health Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.