Home Health Physical Therapist - Restore Mobility & Comfort

Optum; Snow Hill (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in North Carolina is seeking a Physical Therapist HAC to restore function and enhance quality of life in home health. You will assess patients, develop plans of care, deliver interventions, and coordinate with physicians within an interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes documentation, compliance, and ongoing reassessments, with opportunities for professional growth. Requirements include a CAPTE-accredited degree, an active state license, CPR, and 1+ year in clinical PT and

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered license to practice physical therapy in the assigned state.
• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program (CAPTE accredited).
• 1+ year of experience in physical therapy; OR less than one (1) year with participation in an approved residency or mentorship program.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ year of experience in clinical assessment, documentation, and care coordination.
• 1+ year of experience in home health, hospital-at-home, or community-based therapy settings.
• 1+ year of experience working within interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized physical therapy plans of care in collaboration with physicians.
• Provide skilled physical therapy interventions and modify treatment plans based on patient progress and clinical needs.
• Perform ongoing reassessments, including weekly evaluations, to support care planning and physician coordination.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and communicate patient progress and condition changes.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with clinical, regulatory, and documentation standards.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

CAPTE accredited physical therapy program

Job description

UnitedHealth Group in North Carolina is seeking a Physical Therapist HAC to restore function and enhance quality of life in home health. You will assess patients, develop plans of care, deliver interventions, and coordinate with physicians within an interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes documentation, compliance, and ongoing reassessments, with opportunities for professional growth. Requirements include a CAPTE-accredited degree, an active state license, CPR, and 1+ year in clinical PT and