Home Health PT with Flexible Scheduling and Sign-On

UnitedHealth Group; Mifflintown (Juniata County); On-site; USD 87,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Physical Therapist for home health in the Mifflin County area. You will assess patient needs, determine a treatment plan, and perform interventions to improve wellness and mobility in a home setting.

The role emphasizes autonomy, comprehensive patient care, and coordination with the healthcare team. Sign-on bonus paid for full-time external candidates; mileage reimbursement provided.

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 policy.

Skills

CPR certification

Home health care

Driving capability

Education

Physical Therapy licensure

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Physical Therapist for home health in the Mifflin County area. You will assess patient needs, determine a treatment plan, and perform interventions to improve wellness and mobility in a home setting.

The role emphasizes autonomy, comprehensive patient care, and coordination with the healthcare team. Sign-on bonus paid for full-time external candidates; mileage reimbursement provided.