Home Health Physical Therapist — $10k Sign-On

UnitedHealth Group; Fairview Heights (IL); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

comprehensive benefits package

recognition programs

equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Physical Therapist for Home Health to assess patient needs, determine treatment plans, and perform interventions to improve mobility and well-being. You will work within state guidelines and coordinate with the health care team to support patient goals.

Responsibilities include evaluating functional status, developing plans of care, and documenting progress. A comprehensive benefits package and references to productivity-based pay are included in the compensation

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in IL.
• 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

Driver's license

Education

Current Physical Therapy licensure IL

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Physical Therapist for Home Health to assess patient needs, determine treatment plans, and perform interventions to improve mobility and well-being. You will work within state guidelines and coordinate with the health care team to support patient goals.

Responsibilities include evaluating functional status, developing plans of care, and documenting progress. A comprehensive benefits package and references to productivity-based pay are included in the compensation