Impactful Home Health Physical Therapist - PRN

UnitedHealth Group; Red Bay (AL); On-site; Confidential; Part time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in Alabama is hiring a PRN Physical Therapist for the Red Bay and Tuscumbia areas in Home Health. You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and deliver interventions to improve mobility, endurance, and comfort while coordinating with the care team.

This role offers per-visit pay and hourly components, with total annual cash targets reflecting productivity and regional market conditions.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
• Preferred: Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire

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

Education

Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice

Job description

UnitedHealth Group in Alabama is hiring a PRN Physical Therapist for the Red Bay and Tuscumbia areas in Home Health. You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and deliver interventions to improve mobility, endurance, and comfort while coordinating with the care team.

This role offers per-visit pay and hourly components, with total annual cash targets reflecting productivity and regional market conditions.