Physical Therapist

Optum; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Mederi Caretenders in Florida is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to perform evaluations and develop treatment plans for home health patients. You will implement interventions to improve mobility, endurance, and overall well-being, while monitoring progress and coordinating with the care team.

Your responsibilities include completing plan-of-care assessments, providing PT services, documenting visits, and educating patients and families about care goals, with competitive compensation and

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Driver's license and vehicle insurance or access to dependable vehicle.
• Ability to work in home health with diverse patient population.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient's functional status and assists in therapy plan of care.
• Provides PT services within scope of practice as per plan of care.
• Observes and reports patient responses to treatment to supervisor/physician.
• Treats patients to relieve pain and restore function.
• Educates patient and family about plan of care and progress toward goals.
• Visits patients per Plan of Treatment and documents progress notes.
• Develops PT plan of care within state guidelines.
• Reports outcomes and anticipated frequency of care.

Skills

PT licensure

CPR certification

Driver's license

Vehicle access

Job description

Explore opportunities with Mederi Caretenders, 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.

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.

Primary 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.

Required 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

Annual Total Cash Target Pay $82,048 - $123,072

Hourly Pay Range $39.45 - $59.17

Per Visit Point Pay Range $47.34 - $71.00

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and 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. The hourly pay for this role will range from $47.34 to $71.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.