PRN- Physical Therapist

UnitedHealth Group; Jonesville (LA); Vor Ort; USD 82.000 - 123.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive benefits

401k plan

Equity stock purchase

Zusammenfassung

UnitedHealth Group's Louisiana HomeCare of Miss-Lou seeks a Physical Therapist in Home Health to assess functional status, mobility, pain, and overall well-being. You will develop and adjust treatment plans and collaborate with the care team to improve patient outcomes.

You will evaluate progress, document outcomes, and support families; weekend rotation and holiday availability may be required to meet patient needs. The role requires licensure in LA and CPR certification.

Qualifikationen

• Licensed in Physical Therapy in LA (state)
• Current CPR certification
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, access to dependable vehicle or public transportation

Aufgaben

• Evaluates the patient's functional status and needs; consults with physician in developing therapy plan of care.
• Provides PT services within scope of practice per state laws and plan of care.
• Observes and reports patient response to treatment to nurse supervisor/physician.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, restore function, or maintain maximum functioning.
• Instructs patient and family about plan of care and progress toward goals.
• Visits patients across the service area and nearby agencies as needed.
• Prepares progress notes for each visit and submits per policy.
• Completes evaluations and develops PT plan of care within state guidelines; reports outcomes within 24 hours.
• Participates in staff conferences and committees as requested.
• Flexibility for weekend rotation and observed holidays to meet patient needs.
• Maintains licensure through ongoing education.

Kenntnisse

Licensed in Physical Therapy

CPR Certification

Driver's License

Jobbeschreibung

Explore opportunities with Louisiana HomeCare of Miss-Lou, 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.

The PT in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain and other medical conditions. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Physical Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Evaluates the patient's functional status, status of all body systems as required for CMS documentation, and physical therapy needs. Consults with 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 nurse supervisor and/or the physician.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and / or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice and evidence based techniques.
• 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 within the entire service area of their respective agency and other nearby LHC agencies as needed.
• 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 to nurse supervisor within 24 hours of the evaluation.
• Participates in staff conferences and committees as requested by the agency.
• Schedule flexibility is needed in this role to ensure we provide care to the patient as needed. Requires the ability to participate in a weekend rotation and potential availability on observed holidays to ensure we are meeting the demands of our patients.
• Is responsible for accessing education to maintain and enhance clinical knowledge and skills that are up to date with the current standards of care for the profession and to maintain state issued licensure.

Required Qualifications:

• Licensed in Physical Therapy in the state of LA
• Current CPR certification
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation

Annual Total Cash Target Pay $82,048 - $123,072
Hourly Pay Range $39.45 - $59.17
Per Visit Point Pay Range $47.34 - $71

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 $34.23 to $61.15 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable

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.