Home Health Physical Therapist

Optum; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum Caretenders is seeking a Physical Therapist for Home Health to assess patients’ functional status and mobility, develop treatment plans, and deliver interventions to improve well‑being. You’ll document progress and coordinate with physicians, nurses, and families to ensure quality care.

A sign‑on bonus is available for external candidates, with a comprehensive benefits package. Responsibilities include providing therapy within state scope, evaluating patient progress, and communicating

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• CPR certification required.
• Driver’s license with access to a vehicle or reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate functional status and therapy needs; assist in plan of care development.
• Provide PT services per plan of care and state laws, collaborating with the care team.
• Document progress and communicate outcomes to supervisors and family.

Skills

Assessment & evaluation

Treatment plan development

Progress evaluation

Education

Physical Therapy licensure (state)

CPR certification

Tools

Driver’s license

Vehicle insurance

Job description

$15,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

About the Company

We offer a competitive sign-on bonus with flexible payout options, designed to meet individual needs. Payout structure and eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Explore opportunities with Caretenders, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

About the Role

As the Physical Therapist in Home Health, you will be completing assessments and evaluations of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain and other medical conditions. Based on this assessment and evaluation, you will work to help determine a treatment plan, perform interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluate the patient's progress.

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
• You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

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

Required Skills

• Ability to complete assessments and evaluations of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain and other medical conditions
• Ability to determine treatment plans and perform interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being
• Ability to evaluate the patient's progress

Pay range and compensation package

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

• Annual Target Pay - $104,840 - $157,259
• Hourly Pay Range - $50.40 - $75.61
• Per Visit Point Pay Range - $60.48 - $90.73

Equal Opportunity Statement

Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.