Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) — $7500 Sign-On Bonus

Role Overview

Archbold Home Health Services, part of LHC Group and the Optum family, is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant to support home health patients in Thomasville, Georgia. This position focuses on carrying out treatment, teaching exercises, and providing patient education to help improve a patient’s overall well-being, while working strictly within the established plan of care.

This opportunity includes a $7,500 sign-on bonus for qualified applicants.

What You’ll Do

• Carry out treatment only within the plan of care set by the supervising physical therapist and in accordance with state laws that govern physical therapy practice in home care.
• Perform only the procedures you are properly trained and authorized to provide, and submit any recommended plan-of-care changes to the supervising PT.
• Guide patients through active and passive exercises, muscle re-education, gait training, functional training, activities of daily living, transfer practice, safety instruction, and prosthetic training.
• Monitor the patient’s response to therapy and note any changes in condition, then report updates to the supervising PT, nurse supervisor, and/or physician as appropriate.
• Coordinate with other members of the care team when needed.
• Teach patients, families, caregivers, and other healthcare team members about therapy areas that fall within the PTA scope of practice.

Required Qualifications

• Must hold a current license, registration, or certification to assist in physical therapy in the state of practice.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance, and either access to a reliable vehicle or access to public transportation.
• Should be able to work in any home setting regardless of a client’s age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial status.
• Must be available for weekend rotation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Comfort with the physical demands of patient care, including lifting, transferring, and helping patients move safely.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay is influenced by several factors, including local labor market conditions, education, work history, certifications, and related considerations. The employer offers a benefits package that may include incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contributions, subject to eligibility requirements.

For full-time employment, the hourly rate is stated as ranging from $28.56 to $42.84 per hour. Additional listed pay references include an annual total cash target pay of $49,505 to $74,257, an hourly pay range of $23.80 to $35.70, and a per-visit point pay range of $28.56 to $42.84.

About the Employer

UnitedHealth Group says its mission is to help people live healthier lives and improve how the health system works for everyone. The company states a commitment to reducing barriers to care, advancing equitable health outcomes, supporting inclusion, and minimizing environmental impact.

Workplace Policies

UnitedHealth Group is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law. The company also maintains a drug-free workplace, and candidates must pass a drug test before employment begins.