Home Health Physical Therapist — Restore Mobility & Comfort

Optum; Alleene (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Elite Home Health, part of the LHC Group within the Optum family, seeks a Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in home health settings. The role emphasizes assessing functional status, developing treatment plans, and coordinating with nurses and physicians to enhance patient well‑being.

Responsibilities include conducting visits, documenting progress, communicating goals with families, and ensuring care aligns with state guidelines.

Qualifications

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

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 state laws.
• Observes and reports patient responses to treatment and changes in condition.
• Treats patients to relieve pain and restore function.
• Instructs patient and family regarding plan of care and progress.
• Visits patients per Plan of Treatment and submits progress notes.

Job description

Elite Home Health, part of the LHC Group within the Optum family, seeks a Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in home health settings. The role emphasizes assessing functional status, developing treatment plans, and coordinating with nurses and physicians to enhance patient well‑being.

Responsibilities include conducting visits, documenting progress, communicating goals with families, and ensuring care aligns with state guidelines.