Home Health Physical Therapist: Impactful Care & Growth

Optum; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger Home Health Danville, part of the LHC Group and Optum family, seeks a Physical Therapist to assess patient needs, develop and implement a treatment plan, and evaluate progress in home health settings.

Responsibilities include evaluating functional status, planning care with physicians, and coordinating with the care team while maintaining adherence to state regulations. CPR certification preferred; full-time role with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Driver's license and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the patient's functional status and PT 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 the plan of care, coordinating with health care team.
• Observes and reports patient response to treatment to the supervising nurse and/or physician.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and maintain maximum functioning.
• Instructs patient and family regarding plan of care, limitations, and progress toward goals.
• Visits patients according to Plan of Treatment and submits progress notes per policy.
• Completes patient evaluations and develops the PT plan of care within state guidelines.
• Reports outcomes and anticipated frequency of care.
• Function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.

Skills

Physical therapy licensure

Driver's license

Education

CPR certification

Job description

Geisinger Home Health Danville, part of the LHC Group and Optum family, seeks a Physical Therapist to assess patient needs, develop and implement a treatment plan, and evaluate progress in home health settings.

Responsibilities include evaluating functional status, planning care with physicians, and coordinating with the care team while maintaining adherence to state regulations. CPR certification preferred; full-time role with competitive compensation.