Home Health PT - Flexible Weekdays + $10k Sign-On

Optum; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Flexible schedule

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Caretenders, a part of LHC Group and UnitedHealth Group family, is hiring a Physical Therapist in Home Health. You will perform assessments of mobility, develop care plans, and provide interventions to improve patient well-being while coordinating with the care team.

This full-time weekday role offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus for external new hires, a comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive work-life balance. Current state licensure and reliable transportation are required; CPR preferred.

Qualifications

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

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 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

Caretenders, a part of LHC Group and UnitedHealth Group family, is hiring a Physical Therapist in Home Health. You will perform assessments of mobility, develop care plans, and provide interventions to improve patient well-being while coordinating with the care team.

This full-time weekday role offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus for external new hires, a comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive work-life balance. Current state licensure and reliable transportation are required; CPR preferred.