Physical Therapist

UnitedHealth Group; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Patient Care, part of LHC Group and the Optum family, is hiring Home Health Physical Therapists for Full-Time and PRN opportunities. Full-Time positions include a sign-on bonus.

Work in patients' homes to restore mobility and independence with clinical independence and meaningful patient relationships. You’ll evaluate patients, develop individualized plans of care, and collaborate with physicians to deliver high-quality, compliant PT services in home settings.

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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients in their homes and create individualized treatment plans.
• Partner with physicians and the care team to develop plans of care.
• Provide PT services in accordance with state laws and plan of care.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and goals.
• Document visits and progress in line with policy.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes to supervising clinician.

Skills

PT licensure

CPR certification

Driver's license

Independence

Multi-tasking

Communication

Job description

Looking for more autonomy in your PT career while still making a meaningful impact with patients?

Patient Care, part of LHC Group and the Optum family of businesses, is hiring Physical Therapists for Full-Time and PRN opportunities. Full-Time positions include a sign-on bonus!

Home health gives you the opportunity to work more independently, build meaningful relationships with patients and families, and help people regain strength, mobility, and confidence in the place they’re most comfortable: home.

Join a team built around Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

What You’ll Do

As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you’ll evaluate patients in their homes and create individualized treatment plans focused on improving mobility, function, endurance, pain, and overall independence.

You’ll:

• Evaluate patients’ functional status and physical therapy needs
• Partner with physicians and the care team to develop individualized plans of care
• Provide PT services in accordance with state practice laws and the established plan of care
• Help patients relieve pain, restore function, and maintain their highest possible level of independence
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes in condition to the supervising nurse and/or physician
• Educate patients, families, caregivers, and care team members on treatment plans, functional limitations, and goals
• Complete patient evaluations and develop PT plans of care within state-specific guidelines
• Document visits and progress in accordance with LHC Group policy
• Report evaluation outcomes, goals, and anticipated frequency of care

Why Join Patient Care?

You’ll have the opportunity to practice physical therapy in a setting where your clinical judgment, independence, and relationships with patients matter.

As part of LHC Group and the Optum family of businesses, you’ll also have access to career development opportunities, recognition programs, and benefits designed to support you throughout your career.

Full-Time Physical Therapists are eligible for a sign-on bonus.

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work independently
• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills

Compensation

Pay Range:

$110,000 - $157,259 annual total cash target pay

$50.40 - $75.61 hourly rate

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.

Ready for Your Next PT Opportunity?

If you’re looking for a role that combines clinical independence, meaningful patient relationships, and the opportunity to help people regain independence at home, explore what’s possible with Patient Care, LHC Group, and Optum.