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
Requirements
Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Benefits
Explore opportunities with St. Mary's Home Health, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide.
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 Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client 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
Qualifications: 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 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 $49,500 - $109,300 annual total cash target pay $28.56 - $63.06 per visit point $23.8 - $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
This role receives two types of compensation depending on the work being performed.
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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.
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As the Per Diem 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
experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role.
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.
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