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The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) works under the direction of the supervising Physical Therapist and the Clinic Administrator. The PTA assists the Physical Therapist in the implementation of written Plans of Care, delivers therapy treatments, performs functional ability tests, and recommends further assessment or consultation by another provider as appropriate. PTAs must provide services within their scope of license, in accordance with accepted standards of clinical practice, to facilitate problem resolution, and thereby, the achievement of individual patients’ goals and outcomes. 

Essential Job Functions 

• Provide physical therapy services specified under the written Plan of Care, in accordance with applicable State Therapy Licensing and WellMed Health Care standards.
• Review/analyze Plan of Care, medical history, prior care and perform functional assessments to define individual functional goals.
• Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and accept therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as nonmanual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities and in using assistive and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses, etc.
• Assists with discharge planning by consulting with physical therapist, physicians, and other health care workers; contributing to patient care conferences.
• Administers physical therapy treatments by giving manuals; initiating cervical/lumbar traction; applying physical agents; utilizing aquatic therapy hydrotrack, moist packs, cryotherapy, electrical stimulation, iontophoresis, post-operative wound care, ultrasound machines and direct treatments given by aides, technicians.
• Evaluates effects of physical therapy treatments and fit of prosthetic and orthotic devices by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending adjustments and modifications.
• Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending outpatient or home health follow-up programs.
• Educate patients on treatment plan and therapeutic exercises / modalities.
• Maintain and perform therapy services with the highest standards of professional competency and clinical practice.
• Comply with billing, coding, and documentation guidelines in accordance with applicable Company, State, and Federal guidelines.
• Ensure that therapy equipment and facilities are safe for patient and staff use and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions and applicable State & CMS rules, including, but not limited to, proper use, periodic safety checks, cleaning, and decontamination.
• Work cooperatively with the Physical Therapy Team and Operations and Medical Leadership Teams. 
• Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct.
• Perform / support audits as required to ensure adherence with applicable laws and regulations.
• Maintain compliance with Bloodborne Pathogen and Hazard Communication standards.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

 Minimum Required Education, Experience & Skills 

• Active, unrestricted State-issued Physical Therapist Assistant license.
• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant curriculum in a 2-year college levelprogram approved by the State in which services are provided.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform treatments appropriate for a PTA under the direct supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred Education, Experience & Skills.
• Possess knowledge in accepted principles of physical therapy and role of PTA.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• One to two years’ experience as a practicing Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant.

Physical & Mental Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push or pull heavy objects using up to 75 pounds of force.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to use fine motor skills to operate office equipment and/or machinery.
• Ability to properly drive and operate a company vehicle.
• Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing.
• Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving.

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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