In-Home Physical Therapist

UnitedHealth Group; Atmore (AL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Atmore Community Home Care, part of LHC Group, seeks a Physical Therapist for home health services. You will assess functional status, plan care, and implement interventions to improve patient well-being while coordinating with nurses, physicians, and family caregivers.

The role involves visiting patients in their homes, documenting progress, and ensuring care aligns with state guidelines. CPR certification is preferred, and a licensed PT with reliable transportation is required.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Current driver\'s license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• 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.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.

Skills

PT licensure

Valid driver\'s license

Job description

Atmore Community Home Care, part of LHC Group, seeks a Physical Therapist for home health services. You will assess functional status, plan care, and implement interventions to improve patient well-being while coordinating with nurses, physicians, and family caregivers.

The role involves visiting patients in their homes, documenting progress, and ensuring care aligns with state guidelines. CPR certification is preferred, and a licensed PT with reliable transportation is required.