Pays $55,329 - $82,993 HourlyPhysical 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)

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UnitedHealth Group
Southaven, Mississippi

Physical Therapist Assistant (Home Health)

Physical Therapist Above average in Physical TherapyFull-Time
Posted 3mo ago

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

CPR

Key Skills

Patient EducationExercise InstructionGait TrainingMuscle Re-educationADL TrainingProsthetic TrainingPatient AssessmentCare CoordinationHome Health CarePatient Safety

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 ANALYSIS

This 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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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution7 jobs · 5 employers

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About UnitedHealth Group

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

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution