Physical Therapist

Optum; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Per Visit compensation

PTO 23 days

Holidays 9

Benefits package

401(k) savings

Autonomy

Interdisciplinary team

Job summary

Elite Home Health, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Physical Therapist to deliver home-based care, evaluate needs, and implement treatment plans. You’ll partner with a supportive interdisciplinary team, schedule Monday through Friday, and enjoy a $15K sign-on bonus plus a per-visit compensation model.

In this role you’ll assess functional status, design plans of care, and document patient progress, ensuring outcomes align with state guidelines.

Qualifications

• Current CPR certification is required.
• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Current driver’s license and access to dependable vehicle or reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient functional status and PT needs.
• Develops plan of care with physician and plan of treatment.
• Provides PT services within state practice guidelines.
• Observes and reports patient response to treatment to supervisor/physician.
• Treats patients to relieve pain and restore function.
• Instructs patients and caregivers on plan of care and progress.
• Visits patients per Plan of Treatment and documents progress.
• Completes evaluations and PT plan of care within state guidelines.

Skills

CPR certification

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Education

Physical Therapy licensure

Job description

Elite Home Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Physical Therapist who is passionate about helping patients regain strength, mobility, and independence in the comfort of their homes. If you're looking for greater flexibility, meaningful one-on-one patient relationships, and the opportunity to see the direct impact of your care, we'd love to connect.

Why Join Us?

• Monday through Friday schedule
• $15K Sign-On Bonus
• Per Visit (PPV) compensation model rewarding productivity and performance
• 23 days of accrued PTO annually
• 9 paid company holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) savings plan and additional financial wellness resources
• Build meaningful relationships with patients and families
• Practice with greater independence and autonomy
• Partner with a supportive interdisciplinary clinical team committed to exceptional patient outcomes

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

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

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 salary pay for this role will range from $90,000 to $120,000 based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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