Home Health Physical Therapist – Sign-On Bonus

UnitedHealth Group; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 105,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Physical Therapist for home health needs, performing assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering interventions to improve patient mobility and well-being. The role includes evaluating progress, coordinating with clinicians, and documenting outcomes to support ongoing care.

This full-time position offers a sign-on bonus for eligible external candidates, with compensation comprising a mix of per-visit point pay and hourly rates, plus a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance or access to dependable vehicle/public transportation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the patient's functional status and PT needs and assists physician in developing plan of care.
• Provides PT services within scope of practice and plan of care in coordination with health-care team.
• Observes and reports patient response to treatment and changes in condition to supervising nurse/physician.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, restore function, and maintain maximum functioning.
• Instructs patients and family/caregivers about plan of care, limitations, and progress toward goals.
• Visits patients per Plan of Treatment and submits progress notes per policy.
• Completes all evaluations and develops PT plan of care within state guidelines.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

Physical Therapy licensure (state)

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Physical Therapist for home health needs, performing assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering interventions to improve patient mobility and well-being. The role includes evaluating progress, coordinating with clinicians, and documenting outcomes to support ongoing care.

This full-time position offers a sign-on bonus for eligible external candidates, with compensation comprising a mix of per-visit point pay and hourly rates, plus a comprehensive