Home Health Physical Therapist – $10K Sign-On Bonus

Optum; Red Bud (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10,000

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Physical Therapist for home health assignments in Illinois, with a $10,000 sign-on bonus. You will assess patients, develop and implement treatment plans, and coordinate care with the health team to improve mobility and function in diverse home settings.

Responsibilities include evaluating functional status, documenting progress, and educating patients and families on the care plan. A valid PT license and reliable transportation are required, with benefits and competitive

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’s functional status and physical therapy needs; assists physician in plan of care.
• Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by state laws and plan of care.
• Observes and reports patient response to treatment to supervising nurse/physician.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and maintain maximum functioning.
• Instructs patient, family and caregivers about the plan of care and progress toward goals.
• Visits patients according to Plan of Treatment and submits progress notes.
• Completes evaluations and develops the PT plan of care within state guidelines.
• Reports outcomes of evaluation and anticipated frequency of care.
• Functioning with patients in diverse home environments.

Skills

PT licensure

Driver's license

Job description

Optum is seeking a Physical Therapist for home health assignments in Illinois, with a $10,000 sign-on bonus. You will assess patients, develop and implement treatment plans, and coordinate care with the health team to improve mobility and function in diverse home settings.

Responsibilities include evaluating functional status, documenting progress, and educating patients and families on the care plan. A valid PT license and reliable transportation are required, with benefits and competitive