Physical Therapist - SIGN ON AVAILABLE

UnitedHealth Group; Lake City (SD); Híbrido; USD 82.000 - 123.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

401k contribution

Descripción de la vacante

UnitedHealth Group is hiring a Physical Therapist for Home Health. You will assess patients, develop and implement treatment plans, and coordinate care with the health team to improve mobility and function.

A strong emphasis is placed on patient education and family involvement to support progress. Responsibilities include evaluating functional status, delivering interventions, documenting visits, and ensuring care aligns with state guidelines.

Formación

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current driver's license and access to dependable vehicle or reliable transport.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluate patient functional status and PT needs.
• Develop and implement plan of care
• Provide treatment within scope of practice and plan of care
• Observe and report patient progress and changes to supervising staff
• Educate patient and family on plan of care and progress
• Document visits and evaluations per policy
• Complete all PT evaluations and plan of care per state guidelines
• Report outcomes and projected frequency of care

Conocimientos

Physical Therapy

CPR certification

Multitasking

Descripción del empleo

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus!

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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

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 CPR certificationCurrent 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Able to work independently
• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills

Pay Range

$82,048 - $123,072 annual total cash target pay
$39.45 - $59.17 per visit point
$47.34 - $71.00 hourly rate

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 hourly pay for this role will range from $47.34 to $71.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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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.

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