Physical Therapist Assistant, Home Health
Company: Optum
Location: Centralia
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Explore opportunities with Centralia 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. 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 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 Preferred
Qualifications: - Ability to perform physical tasks required for
patient care, including lifting, transferring, and assisting with
mobility Pay Range $49,500 - $109,300 annual total cash target pay
$28.56 - $63.06 per visit point $23.8 - $52.55 hourly rate Annual
total cash compensation for this role assumes full-time employment
(40 weekly hours) at full productivity and generally follows the
range above. Total cash compensation includes earnings from per
visit point pay and hourly pay and is based on several factors
including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work
experience and may increase over time based on productivity and
performance in the role. This role receives two types of
compensation depending on the work being performed. When conducting
visits, you will be paid per visit point rate compensation. Your
per visit pay will be calculated by multiplying your per visit
point rate by the productivity points you accrue for various types
of visits. Each type of visit is assigned a certain number of
productivity points that is inclusive of "direct" and "indirect"
patient care activities. Visits are assigned based on patient and
business needs. The number of visits performed each week will vary
based on individual productivity targets and the productivity
points assigned to the visits performed. You will be paid your
hourly rate for certain non-visit activities such as orientation.
We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to
your pay, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits
package, 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.
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.
Keywords: Optum, Tacoma , Physical Therapist Assistant, Home Health, Healthcare , Centralia, Washington
