Physical Therapist - Stockton CA

Optum; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 93,632 - 140,448; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Blossom Ridge Home Health in Stockton, California, is hiring a Full-Time Home Health Physical Therapist / PT to evaluate patient needs, plan treatment, and deliver interventions that improve mobility, function, and comfort in the home setting. This role requires a California Physical Therapy license and a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.

CPR certification is preferred. You will collaborate with nurses and physicians, document progress, and ensure care plans comply with state

Qualifications

• Active California Physical Therapy license.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.
• CPR certification preferred (within 90 days of hire).

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the patient's functional status and treatment needs.
• Develops and implements a PT plan of care within state guidelines.
• Provides therapy interventions to relieve pain and improve mobility.
• Instructs patients and families about the plan of care and progress.
• Documents visits and progress notes per policy.

Skills

Driver's license & vehicle access

Education

California Physical Therapy license

CPR certification preferred

Job description

Full‑Time Home Health Physical Therapist / PT

Blossom Ridge Home Health is hiring for a Full‑Time Home Health Physical Therapist / PT to join our passionate team in Stockton, California!

Explore opportunities with Blossom Ridge Home Health, 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

Required Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of California
• 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 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 salary for this role will range from $93,632- $140,448 annually based on full‑time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

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.