Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA Licensed
Company: Optum
Location: Longmont
Posted on: January 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Explore opportunities with At Home Healthcare, 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. As the 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 Responsibilities: - 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 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
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: - Current, licensed, registered, or certified to
assist in the practice of physical therapy in state of practice -
Current CPR certification - Current driver's license and vehicle
insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
- Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age,
race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the
client - Available to work a weekend rotation Preferred
Qualifications: - Ability to perform physical tasks required for
patient care, including lifting, transferring, and assisting with
mobility 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 $23.41 to $41.83 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. LHCJobs 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
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