Physical Therapist Assistant (Home Health)
Company: Optum
Location: Crossett
Posted on: March 23, 2026
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Job Description:
Explore opportunities with ACMC Family 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. Join us and embrace a culture of
Caring. Connecting. Growing together. LHCJobs 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. Primary Responsibilities: - 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. Required Qualifications: - 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 Pay is based on several factors including but
not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience,
certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits
such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and
recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k 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. The hourly pay for
this role will range from $23.89 to $42.69 per hour based on
full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as
applicable. 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
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Keywords:Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Location:Crossett,
AR-71635
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