Physical therapist assistant home health- las vegas, nv - united states, las vegas (new mexico)
combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. there's no room for error. join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)
primary responsibilities:
treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maximize mobility, gait, strength and range of motion directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training utilizes physical agents, as appropriate observes and reports to the physical therapist and agency personnel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes and prosthetic or orthotic devices maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record in prescribed time frames participates in agency home care team members meetings and agency in-service education program. performs other duties as assigned maintains clinical competency in physical therapy assistant practice and theory the above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. the incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this descriptionyou’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:
high school diploma or equivalent graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either an associate’s degree in science or applied science that is approved by american physical therapy association, inc active unrestricted state of nevada license or certificate to practice as a physical therapy assistant maintain current cpr certification possess a valid nevada driver license with automobile that is in good working order and maintain personal auto insurance coverage in accordance with organization requirements 1+ year of clinical experience as a physical therapy assistant experience working with an electronic medical record application demonstrates thorough knowledge of current physical therapy assistant professional standards of care, and state and federal regulations demonstrate excellent observation, verbal and written communication and organization skills complies with accepted professional standards and practices basic pc skills to include window, outlook and other email systems prioritize and communicate objectives clearly full covid-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. unitedhealth group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance
already fortune 5, we are totally focused on innovation and change. we work a little harder. we aim a little higher. we expect more from ourselves and each other. and at the end of the day, we're doing a lot of good.
through our family of businesses and a lot of inspired individuals, we're building a high-performance health care system that works better for more people in more ways than ever. now we're looking to reinforce our team with people who are decisive, brilliant - and built for speed.
come to unitedhealth group, and share your ideas and your passion for doing more. we have roles that will fit your skills and knowledge. we have diverse opportunities that will fit your dreams.
to protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients, and communities we serve, unitedhealth group and its affiliate companies now require all employees to disclose covid-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. in addition, some roles require full covid-19 vaccination as an essential job function. unitedhealth group adheres to all federal, state, and local covid-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client covid-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.
careers with optum. here's the idea. we built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. so when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. optum, part of the unitedhealth group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. for you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)
nevada residents only: the hourly range for nevada residents is $22.93 to $40.58. pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. in addition to your salary, unitedhealth group offers 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 unitedhealth group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: unitedhealth group is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer 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.
unitedhealth group is a drug-free workplace. candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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