Home Health PT - Sign-On Bonus & Flexible Scheduling

UnitedHealth Group; Bagdad (FL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Physical Therapist for Home Health to perform assessments, plan of care, and interventions to improve patients’ mobility and well-being in home settings.

Responsibilities include evaluating functional status, developing and documenting plans of care, coordinating with the care team, and delivering care per state guidelines. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered for full-time availability; flexible options for part-time and 7 on/7 off scheduling are also discussed.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.

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 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.

Skills

Physical therapy licensure

Driver's license

CPR certification (preferred)

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Physical Therapist for Home Health to perform assessments, plan of care, and interventions to improve patients’ mobility and well-being in home settings.

Responsibilities include evaluating functional status, developing and documenting plans of care, coordinating with the care team, and delivering care per state guidelines. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered for full-time availability; flexible options for part-time and 7 on/7 off scheduling are also discussed.