Home Health Physical Therapist - Restore Mobility

Optum; Nutley (NJ); On-site; USD 105,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Physical Therapist for Home Health to perform assessments, develop and implement treatment plans, and evaluate patient progress in a home-care setting. You will collaborate with physicians and nurses to optimize mobility, endurance, and pain relief while ensuring adherence to state guidelines.

The role requires active PT licensure, CPR certification, and reliable transportation for patient visits.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to access reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' functional status and PT needs; assist in plan of care.
• Treat patients to relieve pain and restore function per plan of care.
• Document progress notes and report patient responses to the team.
• Educate patients and families on plan of care and progress.
• Maintain compliance with state-specific PT guidelines.

Skills

Physical therapy licensure

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Physical Therapist for Home Health to perform assessments, develop and implement treatment plans, and evaluate patient progress in a home-care setting. You will collaborate with physicians and nurses to optimize mobility, endurance, and pain relief while ensuring adherence to state guidelines.

The role requires active PT licensure, CPR certification, and reliable transportation for patient visits.