Home Health Physical Therapist — Impactful Care & Benefits

UnitedHealth Group (old); Clarksdale (MS); On-site; USD 47,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Home Health, part of LHC Group within the Optum family, is hiring a Full Time Physical Therapist for home health in Helena, AR and surrounding areas. You will assess patient needs, develop and implement a treatment plan, and coordinate with prescribers and care teams to improve mobility and pain management.

You must hold Arkansas PT licensure, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in Arkansas.
• Active CPR certification.
• Driver's license with access to a reliable vehicle or transport.
• Ability to work in diverse home environments.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient function and PT needs and assists in plan of care development.
• Provides PT services within scope of practice per plan of care.
• Observes and reports patient responses to treatment to nurses or physicians.
• Administers treatments to relieve pain and restore function.
• Educates patient and family about plan of care and progress.
• Visits patients as per Plan of Treatment and documents progress.

Skills

CPR certification

Valid driver license

Vehicle access

Home health experience

Empathy and communication

Education

Arkansas PT licensure

Job description

Elite Home Health, part of LHC Group within the Optum family, is hiring a Full Time Physical Therapist for home health in Helena, AR and surrounding areas. You will assess patient needs, develop and implement a treatment plan, and coordinate with prescribers and care teams to improve mobility and pain management.

You must hold Arkansas PT licensure, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.