Compassionate Home Health PT — Restore Mobility

UnitedHealth Group; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 87,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

Guardian Home Health, part of the LHC Group family within Optum, is hiring a Physical Therapist for home health. You will assess patients’ functional status, mobility, endurance, and pain, then develop and implement treatment plans to improve well‑being and function, with progress evaluated over time.

You will work with a care team, document visits, and ensure plan of care aligns with state guidelines. A valid PT license and reliable transportation are required or arranged.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Current driver's license and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• CPR certification (preferred) or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs and assists the physician in plan of care.
• Provides services within the scope of practice and coordinates with the health care team.
• Observes and reports responses to treatment and changes in condition to supervisor/physician.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and maintain maximum functioning.
• Instructs patients and families about plan of care and progress toward goals.
• Visits patients according to Plan of Treatment and documents progress notes.
• Complies with state guidelines for PT plan of care and reports outcomes.
• Demonstrates professional behavior regardless of age, race, creed, or disability.

Skills

Assessment & evaluation

Plan of care development

Interventions for pain & function

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist (state licensure)

Job description

Guardian Home Health, part of the LHC Group family within Optum, is hiring a Physical Therapist for home health. You will assess patients’ functional status, mobility, endurance, and pain, then develop and implement treatment plans to improve well‑being and function, with progress evaluated over time.

You will work with a care team, document visits, and ensure plan of care aligns with state guidelines. A valid PT license and reliable transportation are required or arranged.