Empowering Home Health PT to Restore Mobility

UnitedHealth Group; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrinity Home Health, part of LHC Group and a member of the Optum family, seeks a Physical Therapist to perform assessments, determine a treatment plan, and deliver interventions in patients' homes. You will evaluate progress and coordinate with the health care team to maximize patient well-being.

To qualify, you must hold a current Physical Therapy license, CPR certification, and have reliable transportation to serve home-based patients.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs. Assists the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care
• Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of physical therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team
• Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes in his/her condition to the supervising nurse and/or the physician
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and/or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice
• Instructs and informs participating members of the health care team, the patient, and the family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals
• Visits patients according to Plan of Treatment, completes a progress note for each visit, and submits progress notes per LHC policy
• Completes all patient evaluations and develops the PT plan of care within state specific guidelines
• Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and anticipated projected frequency of care

Skills

CPR certification

Physical therapy licensure

Job description

Atrinity Home Health, part of LHC Group and a member of the Optum family, seeks a Physical Therapist to perform assessments, determine a treatment plan, and deliver interventions in patients' homes. You will evaluate progress and coordinate with the health care team to maximize patient well-being.

To qualify, you must hold a current Physical Therapy license, CPR certification, and have reliable transportation to serve home-based patients.