Geriatric PT — Growth, Equity Options, Impactful Care

UnitedHealth Group; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 87,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families, seeks a Senior Living Physical Therapist to provide age-appropriate services from adult to geriatric patients. The role includes direct patient care, comprehensive assessment, and development of home exercise programs within a team environment.

Responsibilities cover evaluation, treatment, documentation, and coordination with families and care teams.

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 to determine rehab potential and sets individualized goals.
• Develops an initial treatment plan of care and a home exercise program.
• Supervises PTA or tech-delivered treatment and documents services.
• Utilizes safe treatment techniques and maintains equipment logs.
• Completes discharge summaries and participates in team conferences.
• Provides care adaptable to diverse home environments and patient needs.

Skills

PT license

Driver's license

Job description

LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families, seeks a Senior Living Physical Therapist to provide age-appropriate services from adult to geriatric patients. The role includes direct patient care, comprehensive assessment, and development of home exercise programs within a team environment.

Responsibilities cover evaluation, treatment, documentation, and coordination with families and care teams.