Home Health PT: Restore Function & Comfort

Optum; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 87,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Home Health, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Physical Therapist to perform assessments, develop plans of care, and provide interventions to improve mobility and comfort for homebound patients. You will work with a care team to monitor progress and adjust treatment as needed in patients' homes.

This full-time role requires active PT licensure, a valid driver's license, and the ability to travel to patient homes.

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 scope of practice as defined by state laws, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other health care team members
• Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes in condition to supervising nurse or physician
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and maintain maximum functioning
• Instructs patient and family/caregivers regarding plan of care and progress toward goals
• Visits patients according to Plan of Treatment, documents progress notes, and submits notes per policy
• Completes evaluations and develops PT plan of care within state guidelines
• Reports outcomes of evaluation and frequency of care

Education

Physical Therapy licensure

Job description

Guardian Home Health, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Physical Therapist to perform assessments, develop plans of care, and provide interventions to improve mobility and comfort for homebound patients. You will work with a care team to monitor progress and adjust treatment as needed in patients' homes.

This full-time role requires active PT licensure, a valid driver's license, and the ability to travel to patient homes.