Per Diem Geriatric Physical Therapist — Make an Impact

UnitedHealth Group; North Carolina; On-site; USD 82,000 - 123,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k plan

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Per Diem Senior Living Physical Therapist to deliver age-appropriate services from adult to geriatric patients, including assessments, direct treatment, supervision of PTA/tech, home exercise program development, and family instructions. The role involves participation in team conferences and documentation according to department standards.

Primary responsibilities include evaluating patients, setting goals, maintaining equipment and logs, following medical

Qualifications

• Must hold current Physical Therapy license in state of practice.
• Valid driver's license and vehicle insurance or reliable transportation.
• CPR certification preferred or obtainable within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the patient to determine rehab potential, identifies needs, establishes an individualized treatment plan of care, and sets goals to be used in the team plan of care.
• Sets initial STG's and LTG's.
• Utilizes equipment in a proper and safe manner, maintains equipment inspection, maintenance and cleaning logs, reports broken or faulty equipment.
• Maintains equipment logs for required equipment in the outpatient clinic.
• Follows medical regimen developed for the patient and adheres to precautions (THR, TKR, Cardiac, Wound, etc.).
• Utilizes safe treatment techniques: transfers, positioning, feeding, splinting, paraffin bath, cryotherapy, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, etc.
• Completes D/C summary on each patient on their final visit to outpatient PT.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.

Skills

PT licensure

Driver's license

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Per Diem Senior Living Physical Therapist to deliver age-appropriate services from adult to geriatric patients, including assessments, direct treatment, supervision of PTA/tech, home exercise program development, and family instructions. The role involves participation in team conferences and documentation according to department standards.

Primary responsibilities include evaluating patients, setting goals, maintaining equipment and logs, following medical