Physical Therapist - Bonus Available

Texas Health Institute; Gilmer (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

CHRISTUS Good Shepherd HomeCare in Longview, TX is seeking a Full-Time Physical Therapist to join our team providing home health services in the Gilmer area. You will assess patients, develop individualized therapy plans, and deliver interventions to improve mobility and function.

The role requires a Texas Physical Therapy license and a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation. CPR certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Current driver’s license and access to dependable transportation (vehicle or public transit).
• CPR certification preferred (within 90 days of hire).

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient functional status and therapy needs.
• Develops and implements the plan of care.
• Performs interventions to improve mobility, reduce pain, and restore function.
• Instructs patients and families on plan of care and progress toward goals.
• Documents visits and progress notes per policy.
• Works within state practice guidelines and coordinates with the health care team.

Skills

Physical therapy

Patient assessment

Documentation

Job description

CHRISTUS Good Shepherd HomeCare

We are hiring a Full-Time Physical Therapist to join our passionate team in Longview, Texas covering the Gilmer area!

Now offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus with full-time time!

Explore opportunities with CHRISTUS Good Shepherd HomeCare, 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
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

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 driver’s license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation

Preferred Qualification:

• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire

Pay Range:

• $100,000 - $123,000 annual total cash target pay
• $49.97 - $74.95 per visit point
• $41.64- $62.46 hourly rate

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.

UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.