Physical Therapist - PT

Optum; Raceland (LA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Recognition programs

401k contribution

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) for Louisiana HomeCare of Raceland. This hospice role offers full-time, part-time, or PRN schedules with patient-centered care in home settings.

The PT will perform evaluations, develop home exercise programs, provide patient/family instruction, and document services per hospice standards, contributing to Interdisciplinary Group planning and care continuity.

Qualifications

• Current CPR certification.
• Current license to practice Physical Therapy.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
• Ability to work in diverse home environments and adapt to patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Initiates PT evaluation and plans care according to physician orders.
• Documents all visits and reports patient status to the team.
• Participates in Interdisciplinary Group and contributes to the Plan of Care.

Skills

CPR certification

Driver's license

Home care setting ability

Education

Physical Therapy licensure

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Physical Therapist - PT (1063074)

Physical Therapist - PT - 1063074

Explore opportunities with Louisiana HomeCare of Raceland, 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 a PT (Full Time, Part Time, or PRN), you will use discretion and independent judgment to provides age-appropriate services for hospice, including the following: comprehensive assessment, direct treatment to individuals, development of a home exercise program, patient/family instruction, participation Interdisciplinary Group, evaluation and selection of adaptive equipment, and documentation of services according to hospice standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• Initiates physical therapy evaluation according to physician orders and Plan of Care for the purpose of symptom control or to enable the patient to maintain activities of daily living and basic functional skills
• Documents in the patient’s clinical record each visit made to the patient and gives report including patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient’s status including comfort level and follow-up to physician and Administrator using the Care Management process
• Participates in the Interdisciplinary Group and provides applicable input for the patient’s Plan of Care as needed
• Instructs and informs participating members of the Interdisciplinary group, the patient, the physician and the family functional limitations and progress towards goals as defined by the Plan of Care daily or no less than two weeks’ time
• Prepares a written discharge summary when physical therapy services are discontinued with a copy retained in the patient’s clinical record and a copy forwarded to the patient’s physician conducted upon discharge from the physical therapy service
• Instructs, when appropriate, patient, family and other members of the hospice team in certain phases of physical therapy in which they may work with the patient.

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

Pay Range

Annual Total Cash Target Pay $86,607 - $129,910

Hourly Pay Range $41.64 - $62.46

Per Visit Point Pay Range $49.97 - $74.95

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.

At 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.

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