Physical Therapist

Optum; Forest City (NC); On-site; USD 82,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Carolina Home Care, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Physical Therapist for Home Health in North Carolina. You will assess patients, develop treatment plans, and deliver interventions in the home setting to improve mobility and pain outcomes.

Requirements include active PT licensure, CPR, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation. Compensation includes annual target pay, per-visit and hourly pay, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

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

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 and in coordination with the health care team.
• Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes in condition to the supervising nurse or physician.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and maintain maximum functioning.
• Instructs patient and family regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals.
• Visits patients per Plan of Treatment and submits progress notes per policy.
• Completes evaluations and develops the PT plan of care within state guidelines.
• Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and anticipated frequency of care.
• Offers recognition and development opportunities within a supportive environment.

Skills

CPR certification

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Empathy and communication

Education

Physical Therapy licensure

Job description

Explore opportunities with Carolina Home Care, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

About the Role

As the Physical Therapist in Home Health, you will be completing assessments and evaluations of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain and other medical conditions. Based on this assessment and evaluation, you will work to help determine a treatment plan, perform interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluate the patient's progress.

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
• You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Qualifications

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

Pay range and compensation package

• Annual total cash compensation for this role assumes full-time employment (40 weekly hours) at full productivity and generally follows the range above.
• Total cash compensation includes earnings from per visit point pay and hourly pay and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role.
• This role receives two types of compensation depending on the work being performed.
• When conducting visits, you will be paid per visit point rate compensation.
• Your per visit pay will be calculated by multiplying your per visit point rate by the productivity points you accrue for various types of visits.
• Each type of visit is assigned a certain number of productivity points that is inclusive of "direct" and "indirect" patient care activities.
• Visits are assigned based on patient and business needs.
• The number of visits performed each week will vary based on individual productivity targets and the productivity points assigned to the visits performed.
• You will be paid your hourly rate for certain non-visit activities such as orientation.
• We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
• In addition to your pay, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
• No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
• Annual Target Pay - $82,048 - $123,072
• Hourly Pay Range - $39.45 - $59.17
• Per Visit Point Pay Range - $47.34 - $71.00

Equal Opportunity Statement

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable and are committed to providing an inclusive work environment for all employees and applicants. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition, and support a workplace that values diversity and equal opportunity.