Physical Therapist

Optum; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Optum's Assured Home Health in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Physical Therapist to support patients in their homes, helping them regain mobility, independence, and confidence after illness, injury, or hospitalization.

You will evaluate functional status, develop individualized plans with physicians, deliver evidence-based interventions, educate patients and caregivers, and document progress per state and company guidelines.

Qualifications

• Active AZ Physical Therapist license is required.
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' functional status, mobility, strength, and therapy needs
• Develop individualized treatment plans with physicians and the care team
• Deliver evidence-based interventions to improve function and quality of life
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises and treatment goals
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
• Complete documentation in accordance with state and company guidelines

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Communication

Education

Arizona Physical Therapist license

CPR certification

Tools

EMR software

Job description

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus OR Relocation Assistance Available for Full-Time Hires!

Looking for more flexibility, autonomy, and meaningful patient connections?

Assured Home Health, part of LHC Group and the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Physical Therapist to support patients throughout the Tucson area. In this home health role, you'll work one-on-one with patients in the comfort of their homes, helping them regain mobility, independence, and confidence following illness, injury, or hospitalization.

If you're passionate about delivering personalized care and want the opportunity to see the direct impact of your work, we'd love to connect.

Why Therapists Join Us

• One patient at a time care
• Greater autonomy and flexibility
• Backed by the resources and stability of Optum and LHC Group

What You'll Do

• Evaluate patients' functional status, mobility, strength, and therapy needs
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the care team
• Deliver evidence-based interventions designed to improve function and quality of life
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, mobility strategies, and treatment goals
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
• Complete documentation in accordance with state and company guidelines

Required Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapist license in Arizona
• Current driver's license, reliable transportation, and vehicle insurance
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire

Pay Range

$86,607 - $129,910 annual total cash target pay

$41.64 - $62.46 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.

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