Home Health PT — Flexible FT + $25K Sign-On Bonus

UnitedHealth Group; Port Royal (Juniata County); On-site; USD 82,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's Geisinger Home Health, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Physical Therapist in Home Health to perform assessments, develop treatment plans, and deliver interventions in patients' homes within the local coverage area. This full-time role offers a $25,000 sign-on bonus, mileage reimbursement, and competitive pay with a range of benefits.

You will assess functional status, mobility, pain, and endurance, coordinate with the care team, and document progress.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• 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 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.

Education

State Physical Therapy licensure

Job description

UnitedHealth Group's Geisinger Home Health, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Physical Therapist in Home Health to perform assessments, develop treatment plans, and deliver interventions in patients' homes within the local coverage area. This full-time role offers a $25,000 sign-on bonus, mileage reimbursement, and competitive pay with a range of benefits.

You will assess functional status, mobility, pain, and endurance, coordinate with the care team, and document progress.