Home Health Physical Therapist – Sign-On Bonus

UnitedHealth Group; Fort Morgan (CO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's Colorado Plains Medical Center Home Care seeks a Physical Therapist in Home Health to assess and plan care, evaluating mobility, endurance, pain, and other conditions. You will design and implement treatment plans to improve patients' wellbeing and monitor progress.

Responsibilities include evaluating functional status, developing the therapy plan, and delivering services within scope while documenting progress and coordinating with the care team and families.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.

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

Skills

CPR Certification

Driver's License

Home Health Experience

Job description

UnitedHealth Group's Colorado Plains Medical Center Home Care seeks a Physical Therapist in Home Health to assess and plan care, evaluating mobility, endurance, pain, and other conditions. You will design and implement treatment plans to improve patients' wellbeing and monitor progress.

Responsibilities include evaluating functional status, developing the therapy plan, and delivering services within scope while documenting progress and coordinating with the care team and families.