Home Health Physical Therapist: Caring, Impactful Care

Optum; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Optum in Washington state is hiring a Physical Therapist for Home Health to assess functional status, mobility, endurance and pain, and to develop and implement treatment plans that improve patients' well‑being in their homes.

You will document visits, communicate progress to the care team, and ensure care aligns with state guidelines and policies. A current WA physical therapy license and reliable transportation are required; CPR certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of Washington.
• Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
• Current CPR certification or ability to complete 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 state laws and plan of care.
• Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and maintain maximum functioning.
• Instructs and informs participating health care team, patient, and caregivers about plan of care and progress.
• Visits patients according to Plan of Treatment and submits progress notes.
• Completes all patient evaluations and develops the PT plan of care within state guidelines.
• Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and anticipated frequency of care.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.

Skills

Physical therapy licensure

Driver's license

CPR certification

Job description

Optum in Washington state is hiring a Physical Therapist for Home Health to assess functional status, mobility, endurance and pain, and to develop and implement treatment plans that improve patients' well‑being in their homes.

You will document visits, communicate progress to the care team, and ensure care aligns with state guidelines and policies. A current WA physical therapy license and reliable transportation are required; CPR certification is preferred.