Home Health Physical Therapist - Sacramento CA

Optum; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Blossom Ridge Home Health in Sacramento, California is hiring a Full-Time Home Health Physical Therapist to assess and treat patients in their homes, develop plans of care, and collaborate with the care team to improve mobility, endurance and functional independence.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, implementing treatment plans, documenting progress, and communicating with physicians and families.

Qualifications

• Licensed physical therapist in California.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable vehicle or access to transportation.
• CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient’s functional status and PT needs and assists in development of therapy plan of care.
• Provides PT services within scope of practice and in coordination with health care team.
• Observes and reports patient responses to treatment and changes in condition to supervising nurse/physician.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, restore function, and maintain maximum functioning.
• Instructs patient and family/caregivers regarding plan of care, limitations, and progress toward goals.
• Completes all patient evaluations and develops PT plan of care within state guidelines.
• Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and frequency of care.

Education

California Physical Therapy License

CPR Certification

Job description

Blossom Ridge Home Health is hiring for a Full-Time Home Health Physical Therapist / PT to join our passionate team in Sacramento, California!

** $7,500 Sign on Bonus for eligible full time candidates**

Explore opportunities with Blossom Ridge Home Health, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Physical Therapist in Home Health, you will be completing assessments and evaluations of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain and other medical conditions. Based on this assessment and evaluation, you will work to help determine a treatment plan, perform interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluate the patient's progress.

Primary 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

• You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

  Required Qualifications:

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

  Preferred Qualification:

• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire

• Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $97,888- $146,832 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

  #LHCJobsAt UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
  UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.