Home Health Physical Therapist - $7.5K Sign-On Bonus

Optum; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 82,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Recognition programs

Equity stock purchase and 401k

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Physical Therapist for Home Health with Caretenders/LHC Group to evaluate patients, determine and implement a care plan, and collaborate with the health care team to improve mobility and function. The role involves visits, documentation, and progress reporting in home settings.

The position requires active PT licensure, a valid driver’s license, and CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Current driver's license and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Preferred CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

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

PT licensure

Driver's license

Education

CPR certification

Job description

Optum is seeking a Physical Therapist for Home Health with Caretenders/LHC Group to evaluate patients, determine and implement a care plan, and collaborate with the health care team to improve mobility and function. The role involves visits, documentation, and progress reporting in home settings.

The position requires active PT licensure, a valid driver’s license, and CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.