Home Physical Therapist: Restore Mobility Elevate Care

Optum; Sharon (Mercer County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group, in collaboration with Amedisys, seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to provide skilled PT services in patients' homes. You will promote mobility, restore function, and improve safety and independence while collaborating with patients, caregivers, and an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements include CAPTE-accredited PT program, state license, CPR, and 1+ year home health experience; mentoring option for <1 year. Salary ranges from $85,120 to $127,680 per year with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program.
• Current license to practice PT in the assigned state.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ year of home health PT experience preferred.
• For less than 1 year, mentoring/ residency option may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled physical therapy in patients' homes to promote mobility and independence.
• Perform interventions, schedule reexaminations at least every 30 days, adjust plans as needed, and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with patients, caregivers, and an interdisciplinary team to support recovery and prevent hospitalizations.
• Adhere to all clinical and safety standards and participate in ongoing professional development.

Education

CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist education program

Licensed Physical Therapist (state license)

CPR certification

1+ year home health experience

Mentoring/residency option for <1 year experience

Job description

UnitedHealth Group, in collaboration with Amedisys, seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to provide skilled PT services in patients' homes. You will promote mobility, restore function, and improve safety and independence while collaborating with patients, caregivers, and an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements include CAPTE-accredited PT program, state license, CPR, and 1+ year home health experience; mentoring option for <1 year. Salary ranges from $85,120 to $127,680 per year with comprehensive benefits.