Home Health Physical Therapist — $10k Sign-On

Optum; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 94,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase and 401k

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's Assured Home Health, part of the Optum family, seeks a Physical Therapist in Home Health in Oregon. You will assess patient needs, determine a treatment plan, perform interventions, and evaluate progress.

Primary responsibilities include evaluating functional status, developing the plan of care, delivering therapy services, documenting notes, and communicating with the care team. A valid Oregon PT license is required; CPR preferred; a sign-on bonus of $10,000 is available

Qualifications

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

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

Skills

Physical therapy

Education

Physical Therapy licensure (Oregon)

Job description

UnitedHealth Group's Assured Home Health, part of the Optum family, seeks a Physical Therapist in Home Health in Oregon. You will assess patient needs, determine a treatment plan, perform interventions, and evaluate progress.

Primary responsibilities include evaluating functional status, developing the plan of care, delivering therapy services, documenting notes, and communicating with the care team. A valid Oregon PT license is required; CPR preferred; a sign-on bonus of $10,000 is available