Geriatric Home Health Physical Therapist

UnitedHealth Group; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 82,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

LHC Group in Lexington, KY is seeking a Senior Living Physical Therapist to provide age-appropriate care for adult and geriatric patients in home, hospice, and community settings. You will perform comprehensive assessments, develop treatment plans, and educate patients and families.

You’ll supervise PT aides, coordinate with the care team, and document services following department standards. A valid PT license and driving access are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the patient to determine rehab potential, develops an individualized treatment plan and sets goals.
• Sets initial STG's and LTG's.
• Utilizes equipment safely and maintains inspection/maintenance logs.
• Maintains equipment logs for outpatient clinic.
• Follows medical regimen and precautions (THR, TKR, cardiac, wound).
• Applies safe treatment techniques (transfers, positioning, feeding, splinting, paraffin, e-stim).
• Completes discharge summary on final visit.
• Works with diverse patients regardless of background.

Education

State PT licensure

Job description

LHC Group in Lexington, KY is seeking a Senior Living Physical Therapist to provide age-appropriate care for adult and geriatric patients in home, hospice, and community settings. You will perform comprehensive assessments, develop treatment plans, and educate patients and families.

You’ll supervise PT aides, coordinate with the care team, and document services following department standards. A valid PT license and driving access are required.