Home Health PT: Restore Mobility, Make an Impact

UnitedHealth Group; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's Atrinity Home Health is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist to perform in-home assessments and develop plans of care focused on mobility, endurance, pain, and functional status. You will deliver interventions to improve well-being and evaluate patient progress, collaborating with the care team.

The role requires current Physical Therapy licensure, CPR certification, and reliable transportation to visit patients in their homes.

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 age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.

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

Skills

Physical Therapy licensure

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

UnitedHealth Group's Atrinity Home Health is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist to perform in-home assessments and develop plans of care focused on mobility, endurance, pain, and functional status. You will deliver interventions to improve well-being and evaluate patient progress, collaborating with the care team.

The role requires current Physical Therapy licensure, CPR certification, and reliable transportation to visit patients in their homes.