Physical Therapist

Optum; Troy (MO); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

$15K sign-on bonus

Per visit pay (PPV)

23 days of accrued PTO annually

9 paid holidays

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) and financial wellness

Descripción de la vacante

Elite Home Health, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Physical Therapist to help patients regain strength and independence in their homes. Enjoy a Monday–Friday schedule, a $15K sign-on, and a per-visit compensation model in a supportive interdisciplinary team.

As a PT in Home Health, you will assess mobility, plan and implement treatment, and monitor progress to improve patient well-being. Benefits include comprehensive coverage, PTO, and holidays.

Formación

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to dependable vehicle or public transportation.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluates patient functional status and PT needs; assists in plan of care.
• Provides services within scope of practice and coordination with health care team.
• Observes and reports patient response to treatment and changes in condition.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, restore function, and maintain maximum functioning.
• Instructs patient and family about plan of care, limitations, and progress.
• Visits patients per Plan of Treatment; completes progress notes.
• Completes PT plan of care within state guidelines.
• Reports outcomes and frequency of care.

Educación

PT licensure in state of practice

CPR certification

Driver's license & vehicle insurance

Descripción del empleo

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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