Physical Therapist Assistant- $5K Sign on bonus

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

$5,000 Sign On Bonus For External Candidates

Explore opportunities with Assured 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.

The Physical Therapist Assistant performs treatment and provides exercise instruction and patient education aimed at improving/enhancing the patient's well-being while following the established plan of care.

Primary Responsibilities

Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, is at all times responsible to follow all state specific laws governing the provision of physical therapy in home care, to follow the treatment set only as defined by the Physical Therapist; 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

Following the plan of care, 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 supervising nurse, and/or the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition

Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the areas of therapy in which they can participate to assist the patient

Visits patient according to Plan of Treatment; complete a progress note for each visit and submits progress notes per LHC policy

  • Participates in developing the Plan of Treatment
  • Participates in staff conferences and committees as necessary
  • Adheres to LHC Therapy Standards of Practice in provision of services to all patients
  • All other duties as assigned

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

License Requirements Current licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in state of Oregon.

Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation

Preferred Qualification

Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire

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 $30.00 to $45.00 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.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides treatment and patient education in a home health setting under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. They are responsible for following the established plan of care, documenting patient progress, and communicating changes in condition to the healthcare team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current license, registration, or certification to practice as a physical therapist assistant in the state of Oregon. A valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Gait trainingFunctional trainingADL trainingPlan of care developmentPatient assessmentDocumentationSafety training

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant- $5K Sign on bonus at UnitedHealth Group a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Physical Therapy physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform.

Physical Therapist Career Context

UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 1,180 active listings.

In Oregon, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (172 salary observations; 549 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (9,517 salary observations; 49,669 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $75k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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7.9/ 10
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About UnitedHealth Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Eden Prairie , Minnesota
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on Bonus ($5,000)
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Incentive and Recognition Programs
Equity Stock Purchase
401k Contribution