Home Health Physical Therapist: Restore Mobility

UnitedHealth Group; Moss (TN); On-site; USD 82,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifeline Home Health, part of LHC Group within the Optum family, seeks a Physical Therapist for home health to assess needs, plan care, and implement interventions to improve patient well-being.

You will evaluate functional status, develop therapy plans, and monitor progress while coordinating with the healthcare team and educating patients and families. Role involves visiting patients at home and documenting outcomes.

Qualifications

• Assesses patient care needs and functional status to guide therapy.
• Communicates and collaborates with health care team.
• Documents progress and outcomes per plan of care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate functional status and determine therapy plans.
• Provide PT services within scope of practice and plan of care.
• Monitor patient response and adjust treatment as needed.
• Educate patient and family about plan of care and progress.
• Document visits and outcomes according to policy.
• Ensure plan of care complies with state guidelines.
• Report progress toward goals and expected care frequency.
• Adapt to diverse home environments and patient needs.

Skills

Assessment skills

Mobility evaluation

Patient care

Education

Physical Therapy licensure

Job description

Lifeline Home Health, part of LHC Group within the Optum family, seeks a Physical Therapist for home health to assess needs, plan care, and implement interventions to improve patient well-being.

You will evaluate functional status, develop therapy plans, and monitor progress while coordinating with the healthcare team and educating patients and families. Role involves visiting patients at home and documenting outcomes.