Home Health PT: Restore Mobility & Comfort

Optum; Washington; On-site; USD 77,400 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k plan

Job summary

Aberdeen Assured Home Health, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Physical Therapist for home health. You will assess patient needs related to mobility and endurance, develop a treatment plan, perform interventions, and evaluate progress in a home setting.

Responsibilities include evaluating functional status, coordinating with the care team, documenting findings, and educating patients and families about the plan of care. Licensure and CPR are required.

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 client background.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the patient's functional status and PT needs; assists in developing the plan of care.
• Provides PT services within scope of practice and plan of care.
• Observes and reports patient response to treatment to supervising nurse or physician.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, improve function, and maintain maximum functioning.
• Instructs and informs patient and family/caregivers about plan of care and progress.
• Visits patients per Plan of Treatment and submits progress notes per policy.
• Completes all PT evaluations and develops the PT plan of care within state guidelines.
• Reports outcomes and anticipated frequency of care.

Skills

Physical therapy licensure

CPR certification

Driver's license

Cultural competence

Job description

Aberdeen Assured Home Health, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Physical Therapist for home health. You will assess patient needs related to mobility and endurance, develop a treatment plan, perform interventions, and evaluate progress in a home setting.

Responsibilities include evaluating functional status, coordinating with the care team, documenting findings, and educating patients and families about the plan of care. Licensure and CPR are required.