Home Health Physical Therapist: Elevate Patient Mobility

Optum; Sumerco (WV); On-site; USD 82,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountaineer Home Care, part of the LHC Group and within the Optum family, is hiring a Physical Therapist for home health to perform patient assessments, develop plans of care, and provide therapy to improve function in a home setting.

The role requires WV licensure, a valid driver's license, and CPR certification; compensation includes per-visit and hourly pay with a range based on productivity and location.

Qualifications

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

Driver's license

CPR certification

Job description

Mountaineer Home Care, part of the LHC Group and within the Optum family, is hiring a Physical Therapist for home health to perform patient assessments, develop plans of care, and provide therapy to improve function in a home setting.

The role requires WV licensure, a valid driver's license, and CPR certification; compensation includes per-visit and hourly pay with a range based on productivity and location.