Home Health PT: Restore Mobility & Comfort at Home

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Illinois Home Health, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Physical Therapist to assess patient needs in home health, determine treatment plans, and deliver interventions to enhance mobility and comfort in the patient’s home setting.

You will collaborate with a care team, educate patients and caregivers, and document progress while following state guidelines. This role emphasizes personalized care and flexible, patient-centered scheduling.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
• CPR certification preferred or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the patient’s functional status and physical therapy needs and assists the physician in developing the therapy plan of care.
• Provides PT services within the scope of practice defined by state laws and in coordination with the health care team.
• Observes and reports patient response to treatment and changes in condition to the supervising nurse and/or physician.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and maintain maximum functioning.
• Instructs patient and family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, limitations, and progress toward goals.
• Visits patients per the Plan of Treatment, completes progress notes, and submits notes per policy.
• Completes all patient evaluations and develops the PT plan of care within state guidelines.
• Reports outcomes and anticipated frequency of care.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.

Skills

Patient assessment

Plan of care development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Job description

Illinois Home Health, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Physical Therapist to assess patient needs in home health, determine treatment plans, and deliver interventions to enhance mobility and comfort in the patient’s home setting.

You will collaborate with a care team, educate patients and caregivers, and document progress while following state guidelines. This role emphasizes personalized care and flexible, patient-centered scheduling.