Pays $55,329 - $82,993 Hourly — Physical Therapist Assistant market median is ~$75k (48 jobs) · Above average in Physical Therapy for work-life (6.4/10, vs 19,850 in this specialty)
Physical Therapist Assistant (Home Health)
About the Role
Home health PTA. PRN or full-time. $26.60-$39.90/hr. Weekend rotation. Make your own schedule. Great benefits.
Join UnitedHealth Group as a Physical Therapist Assistant (Home Health) in Southaven, Mississippi. PRN or Full Time opportunities available! Explore opportunities with Baptist HomeCare, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide.
Requirements
- Current, licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in state of practice.
- Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
- Available to work a weekend rotation.
- Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $55,329 - $82,993
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Work with UnitedHealth Group in Southaven, Mississippi.
Key Responsibilities
Perform physical therapy treatments and provide exercise instruction to improve patient well-being following an established plan of care. Coordinate with the healthcare team and report patient progress to supervising therapists and physicians.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapy — Physical Therapist Career Context
In Mississippi, Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$90k across 110 listings, vs ~$91k nationally (19,259 listings).
Mississippi's cost-of-living index is 85.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$69k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k in an average-cost state — Mississippi ranks #8 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.9% of Mississippi clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 1,032 active listings.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant (Home Health) at UnitedHealth Group a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 19,850 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist Assistant roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 48 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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