PT with sign-on bonus

Orthopt; Mayfield (KY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Lifeline of Jackson Purchase Home Health, part of UnitedHealth Group, is seeking a Physical Therapist to perform home health assessments, develop treatment plans, and enhance patient well-being in Kentucky. You will evaluate functional status, mobility, pain, and other medical needs while collaborating with physicians and the care team.

In addition to a $7,500 sign-on bonus for external candidates, the role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapy licensure in the state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license and vehicle insurance, or access to reliable transportation.
• Ability to function in diverse home settings regardless of client demographics.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient functional status and PT needs; assist in plan of care.
• Deliver PT services within scope of practice and as per plan of care.
• Observe and report responses to treatment to nurse/physician.
• Treat to relieve pain, improve function, and maintain maximum functioning.
• Educate patients and families about the plan of care, limitations, and progress.
• Visit patients per Plan of Treatment; document progress notes per policy.
• Complete evaluations and develop PT plan of care per state guidelines.
• Report outcomes, goals, and anticipated frequency of care.

Skills

Physical Therapy licensure

CPR certification

Driver's license

Flexibility for home visits

Job description

$7,500 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

Explore opportunities with Lifeline of Jackson Purchase 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

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 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

• $77,490 - $116,235 annual total cash target pay


• $44.71 - $67.06 per visit point


• $37.25 - $55.88 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. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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