Home Health Physical Therapist — Sign-On $25k + Relocation

UnitedHealth Group; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $25,000

Relocation assistance $10,000

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is hiring a Physical Therapist for Home Health (Housecalls Home Health, part of LHC Group). The role focuses on assessing patient needs, developing and implementing a therapy plan, and evaluating progress to improve mobility and quality of life.

A patient-centered approach and collaboration with the care team are essential. You will operate within state practice guidelines, with responsibilities spanning evaluation, treatment, documentation, and educating patients and

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.
• Provides services within the scope of practice and in coordination with the health care team.
• Observes and reports patient response to treatment and changes in condition.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and maintain maximum functioning.
• Instructs patient and family/caregivers regarding plan of care and progress toward goals.
• Visits patients according to Plan of Treatment and submits progress notes.
• Completes all patient evaluations and develops the PT plan of care within state guidelines.
• Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and frequency of care.

Skills

Physical therapy licensure

Driver's license

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is hiring a Physical Therapist for Home Health (Housecalls Home Health, part of LHC Group). The role focuses on assessing patient needs, developing and implementing a therapy plan, and evaluating progress to improve mobility and quality of life.

A patient-centered approach and collaboration with the care team are essential. You will operate within state practice guidelines, with responsibilities spanning evaluation, treatment, documentation, and educating patients and