Home Health Physical Therapist - Boost Patient Mobility & Care

UnitedHealth Group; Pratt (WV); On-site; USD 82,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401(k) contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's Mountaineer Home Care, part of LHC Group within the Optum family, seeks a qualified Physical Therapist for Home Health in Kanawha County. You will assess patients' functional status and design plans to improve mobility and well-being while coordinating with physicians and the care team.

This full-time role offers a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities within a nationwide health system.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient functional status and PT needs; assists in plan of care development.
• Provides therapy within the scope defined by state laws and plan of care.
• Monitors patient responses and reports changes to the nurse or physician.
• Treats to relieve pain, restore function, and maintain maximum functioning.
• Educates patient and family about plan of care and progress toward goals.
• Documents visits and progresses notes per policy; completes PT plan of care.
• Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and estimated frequency of care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Physical Therapy license

Job description

UnitedHealth Group's Mountaineer Home Care, part of LHC Group within the Optum family, seeks a qualified Physical Therapist for Home Health in Kanawha County. You will assess patients' functional status and design plans to improve mobility and well-being while coordinating with physicians and the care team.

This full-time role offers a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities within a nationwide health system.