In-Home Physical Therapist: Restore Mobility & Comfort

Optum; Hardinsburg (KY); On-site; USD 82,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum's Caretenders Home Health, part of LHC Group, seeks a Physical Therapist to assess patient needs, develop treatment plans, perform interventions, and evaluate progress in home health settings.

You will document outcomes, educate patients and families, and collaborate with the health care team. Must hold current PT licensure and a valid driver’s license.

This full-time role offers stability within a nationwide health network with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

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

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 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

Job description

Optum's Caretenders Home Health, part of LHC Group, seeks a Physical Therapist to assess patient needs, develop treatment plans, perform interventions, and evaluate progress in home health settings.

You will document outcomes, educate patients and families, and collaborate with the health care team. Must hold current PT licensure and a valid driver’s license.

This full-time role offers stability within a nationwide health network with opportunities for professional growth.