Home Health Physical Therapist - Restore Mobility

Optum; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 91,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Career development

Job summary

Sanit Mary's Home Care, a part of LHC Group and member of the Optum family, seeks a Physical Therapist in Home Health to assess patient needs, develop a treatment plan, and deliver interventions aimed at improving mobility and overall well-being.

You will work with the care team to document progress, follow state guidelines, and ensure high-quality patient care. A current PT license and driving option are required; CPR certification is preferred.

Qualifications

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

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
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

Education

CPR certification

Job description

Sanit Mary's Home Care, a part of LHC Group and member of the Optum family, seeks a Physical Therapist in Home Health to assess patient needs, develop a treatment plan, and deliver interventions aimed at improving mobility and overall well-being.

You will work with the care team to document progress, follow state guidelines, and ensure high-quality patient care. A current PT license and driving option are required; CPR certification is preferred.