Home Health Physical Therapist — Sign-On Bonus

UnitedHealth Group; Clinton (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus for external candidates

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's VNA of Maryland seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to assess and treat patients in home health settings. You will evaluate functional status, plan care, and implement interventions to improve mobility and pain outcomes, coordinating with the care team.

This role offers a $7,500 sign-on bonus for external candidates, competitive total compensation, and a path to growth within a leading nationwide health and post-acute care partner.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• Preferred: CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.

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 and plan of care.
• Observes and reports patient response to treatment and any changes to supervising nurse/physician.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and maintain maximum functioning.
• Instructs and informs health care team, patient, and family/caregivers regarding plan of care, limitations, and progress.
• Visits patients according to Plan of Treatment and submits progress notes per policy.
• Completes all patient evaluations and develops PT plan of care within state guidelines.
• Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and anticipated frequency of care.

Education

Physical Therapy licensure (state)

Job description

UnitedHealth Group's VNA of Maryland seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to assess and treat patients in home health settings. You will evaluate functional status, plan care, and implement interventions to improve mobility and pain outcomes, coordinating with the care team.

This role offers a $7,500 sign-on bonus for external candidates, competitive total compensation, and a path to growth within a leading nationwide health and post-acute care partner.