Home Health Physical Therapist: Restore Function & Relieve Pain

Optum; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 77,400 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

LHC Group, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Physical Therapist in Home Health to assess patients’ functional status and design treatment plans to improve mobility and well-being.

You’ll deliver hands-on care within state guidelines, collaborate with physicians and nurses, document progress and adjust plans as needed; a full-time role with a comprehensive benefits package and development opportunities.

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 age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.

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 the 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.

Skills

PT licensure

CPR certification

Driver's license

Transportation access

Empathy & patient care

Job description

LHC Group, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Physical Therapist in Home Health to assess patients’ functional status and design treatment plans to improve mobility and well-being.

You’ll deliver hands-on care within state guidelines, collaborate with physicians and nurses, document progress and adjust plans as needed; a full-time role with a comprehensive benefits package and development opportunities.