Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA
Company: Optum
Location: New Orleans
Posted on: January 8, 2026
|
|
|
Job Description:
Explore opportunities with Ochsner Home Health of New Orleans, 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. LHCJobs 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. By applying, you consent to your information
being transmitted by Veritone to the Employer, as data controller,
through the Employer’s data processor SonicJobs. See United
Healthcare Privacy Policy at and SonicJobs Privacy Policy at and
Terms of Use at Category:Healthcare, Keywords:Physical Therapist
Assistant (PTA), Location:New Orleans, LA-70116
Keywords: Optum, Baton Rouge , Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA, Healthcare , New Orleans, Louisiana
