Impactful Home Health Physical Therapist

Optum; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401k contribution

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group, operating through Mederi Caretenders in home health, seeks a Physical Therapist to evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and deliver care in patients\' homes. The role requires licensure, a valid driver\'s license, and CPR certification, with strong collaboration with physicians and care teams.

The position features a comprehensive benefits package and a pay structure based on per-visit and hourly components, reflecting productivity and state requirements.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the patient’s functional status and PT needs.
• Assists in development of the therapy plan of care with the physician.
• Provides PT services within scope of practice per state laws and plan of care.
• Monitors patient response to treatment and reports changes to supervisor.
• Instructs patient and family about plan of care, limitations, and goals.
• Completes evaluations, progress notes, and documentation per policy.

Skills

PT licensure

Driver's license

CPR certification

Job description

UnitedHealth Group, operating through Mederi Caretenders in home health, seeks a Physical Therapist to evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and deliver care in patients\' homes. The role requires licensure, a valid driver\'s license, and CPR certification, with strong collaboration with physicians and care teams.

The position features a comprehensive benefits package and a pay structure based on per-visit and hourly components, reflecting productivity and state requirements.