Home Health PT — $10k Bonus & Relocation

Texas Health Institute; Forney (TX); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 bonus for full-time

Relocation bonus available

Job summary

DFW Home Health, part of the UnitedHealth Group family, seeks a Physical Therapist to perform comprehensive assessments, develop treatment plans, and deliver interventions in home health settings.

The role focuses on evaluating functional status, mobility, endurance, and pain to drive individualized care while coordinating with the care team. Full-time employment includes a robust benefits package and performance-based incentives.

Qualifications

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

Job description

DFW Home Health, part of the UnitedHealth Group family, seeks a Physical Therapist to perform comprehensive assessments, develop treatment plans, and deliver interventions in home health settings.

The role focuses on evaluating functional status, mobility, endurance, and pain to drive individualized care while coordinating with the care team. Full-time employment includes a robust benefits package and performance-based incentives.