Per Diem Physical Therapist — Home Health

UnitedHealth Group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist to deliver skilled PT services in patients' homes, promoting mobility and safety. Works with patients, families and an interdisciplinary team to support recovery and prevent hospitalizations.

Responsibilities include maintaining/improving movement, performing regular reexaminations and discharge planning, and handling additional duties as assigned. Licensed in-state, CAPTE-validated education and CPR are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy educational program (CAPTE)
• Current license to practice physical therapy in the assigned state
• Current CPR certification
• 1+ year of related physical therapy experience for home health care
• If less than one year, approval from regional clinical leaders and mentoring/residency may be required
• Driver's License and access to reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Help patients maintain, restore and improve movement, activity and function
• Provide interventions, conduct reexaminations (every 30 days, at minimum) and discharge planning
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Licensed PT in state

CPR certified

Home health experience

Driver's license

Education

CAPTE-accredited PT program

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist to deliver skilled PT services in patients' homes, promoting mobility and safety. Works with patients, families and an interdisciplinary team to support recovery and prevent hospitalizations.

Responsibilities include maintaining/improving movement, performing regular reexaminations and discharge planning, and handling additional duties as assigned. Licensed in-state, CAPTE-validated education and CPR are required.