Compassionate Home Health Physical Therapist

Optum; Richmond (KY); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's Commonwealth Home Health, part of the Optum family, seeks a licensed Physical Therapist for home health. You will assess and plan care to improve mobility, endurance, and well-being, document progress, and coordinate with nurses and physicians.

Role offers a two-faceted compensation model (per-visit and hourly) with full benefits. Requires current PT licensure and driver's license; CPR certification preferred; full-time employment based on production targets.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs; assists physician in therapy plan of care.
• Provides services within scope of practice and in coordination with the health care team.
• Observes and reports patient response to treatment; updates progress per plan of care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Care planning

Job description

UnitedHealth Group's Commonwealth Home Health, part of the Optum family, seeks a licensed Physical Therapist for home health. You will assess and plan care to improve mobility, endurance, and well-being, document progress, and coordinate with nurses and physicians.

Role offers a two-faceted compensation model (per-visit and hourly) with full benefits. Requires current PT licensure and driver's license; CPR certification preferred; full-time employment based on production targets.