Physical Therapist - Bonus Available

Optum; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10,000

Job summary

CHRISTUS HomeCare in Tyler, Texas is hiring a Full-Time Physical Therapist to support the Tyler area. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered for eligible applicants and a comprehensive benefits package accompanies the role.

The team is dedicated to delivering high‑quality in-home care, collaborating with physicians and families, and supporting patients to achieve optimal function and well-being. Join a compassionate, patient‑driven environment within the Optum family of companies.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs; assists the physician in developing the plan of care.
• Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by state laws; coordinates with health care team.
• Observes and reports patient responses to treatment and changes to supervising staff.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and maintain maximum functioning.
• Instructs patient and family about plan of care, limitations, and progress toward goals.
• Visits patients according to the plan of treatment and submits progress notes per policy.
• Completes patient evaluations and develops the PT plan of care within state guidelines.
• Reports outcomes of evaluation and frequency of care.

Skills

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

CHRISTUS HomeCare is now hiring for a Full‑Time Physical Therapist to join our passionate team in Tyler, Texas - covering the Tyler area!

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

Explore opportunities with CHRISTUS HomeCare - Tyler, 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.

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

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
• $47.34 - $71.00 per visit point
• $39.45 - $59.17 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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