Home Health PT: Restore Mobility at Home

UnitedHealth Group; Mount Carmel (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Home Health, a part of LHC Group and a member of the Optum family, is hiring a Physical Therapist for home health assessments and treatment planning to improve patient mobility and comfort at home.

You will evaluate functional status, determine plans of care with the physician, and provide therapy services within state guidelines while coordinating with the care team. Competitive total cash compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• CPR certification preferred or able to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs; assists the physician in the plan of care.
• Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by state laws, per plan of care, and in coordination with the care team.
• Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes to the supervising nurse or physician.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and maintain maximum functioning.
• Instructs patient and family regarding the plan of care, limitations, and progress toward goals.
• Visits patients per Plan of Treatment and submits progress notes per policy.
• Completes evaluations and develops the PT plan of care within state guidelines.
• Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and anticipated frequency of care.
• Works in diverse home situations regardless of background.

Skills

Physical therapy licensure

Driver's license

CPR certification

Job description

Illinois Home Health, a part of LHC Group and a member of the Optum family, is hiring a Physical Therapist for home health assessments and treatment planning to improve patient mobility and comfort at home.

You will evaluate functional status, determine plans of care with the physician, and provide therapy services within state guidelines while coordinating with the care team. Competitive total cash compensation is offered.