Home Health PT: Restore Mobility & Elevate Wellbeing

UnitedHealth Group; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Decatur Morgan HomeCare, part of LHC Group and the Optum family, is seeking a Physical Therapist for home health. You will assess patients, design and implement treatment plans to improve mobility, endurance and pain management, and coordinate with physicians and the health care team.

You will document progress, follow state guidelines, and educate patients and families about the plan of care. A current Alabama PT license and a valid driver's license are required; CPR certification is 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.
• Preferred: 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 the scope of practice as defined by the 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

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist (AL)

Job description

Decatur Morgan HomeCare, part of LHC Group and the Optum family, is seeking a Physical Therapist for home health. You will assess patients, design and implement treatment plans to improve mobility, endurance and pain management, and coordinate with physicians and the health care team.

You will document progress, follow state guidelines, and educate patients and families about the plan of care. A current Alabama PT license and a valid driver's license are required; CPR certification is preferred.