UnitedHealth Group·Crossett, Arkansas
Perform physical therapy treatments and provide exercise instruction to improve patient well-being following an established plan of care. Coordinate with the healthcare team and report patient responses and condition changes to the supervising Physical Therapist.
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As the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), you will perform treatments and provide exercise instruction and patient education aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, while following the established plan of care.
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
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 to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Licensed, registered, or certified to assist in physical therapy in state of practice Current CPR certification Proven ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
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.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Must be licensed or certified to assist in physical therapy in the state of practice and hold a current CPR certification. A valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to dependable transportation are required.
Market context
In Arkansas, allied-health employers commonly look for certified occupational therapy assistants who can step into patient care with current licensure, CPR certification, and solid documentation habits. These roles are competitive because communication, time management, and EMR familiarity help candidates fit smoothly into busy clinical teams. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to highlight documentation and patient-facing experience.
