Home Health Physical Therapist — Flexible Schedule & Impact

Optum; Durant (MS); On-site; USD 82,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k contribution

Job summary

Mississippi HomeCare of Kosciusko, part of LHC Group and affiliated with Optum, seeks a Physical Therapist for home health. You will assess patients, develop plans of care, and deliver interventions to improve mobility and function.

This role offers a competitive compensation package with per-visit and hourly pay, full benefits, and the opportunity to serve diverse communities in Mississippi.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of client demographics.

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 physical therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other health care team members.
• Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes in condition to the supervising nurse and/or physician.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and/or maintain maximum functioning.
• Instructs and informs team, patient, and family regarding the plan of care and progress toward goals.
• Visits patients according to Plan of Treatment and submits progress notes per policy.
• Completes evaluations and develops the PT plan of care within state guidelines.
• Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and anticipated projected frequency of care.

Skills

Physical Therapy license

CPR certification

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Job description

Mississippi HomeCare of Kosciusko, part of LHC Group and affiliated with Optum, seeks a Physical Therapist for home health. You will assess patients, develop plans of care, and deliver interventions to improve mobility and function.

This role offers a competitive compensation package with per-visit and hourly pay, full benefits, and the opportunity to serve diverse communities in Mississippi.