Physical Therapist Assistant; Palestine

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Optum is a leading post‑acute care partner, dedicated to helping people feel their best. As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will perform treatment and provide exercise instruction and patient education to improve patients’ well‑being while following the established plan of care.

• Follow all state specific laws governing physical therapy in home care, perform procedures qualified, and report changes to the supervising PT.
• 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, nurse supervisor, and/or physician the patient’s response to treatment and changes in condition; coordinate care with other team members.
• Instruct patients, family, caregiver, and other team members about the scope of therapy within PT assistant responsibilities.

• Current, licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current driver’s license, valid vehicle insurance, and dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability or financial condition.
• Available to work a weekend rotation.

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

The hourly pay for this role ranges from $23.41 to $41.83 per hour based on full‑time employment. In addition to your salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution (subject to eligibility).

United Health Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws.

All candidates are required to pass a drug test before starting employment.

Entry level

Full‑time