Senior Living Physical Therapist - Geriatric Home Health

Optum; Columbus (OH); Sur place; USD 91 000 - 137 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

LHC Group, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Senior Living Physical Therapist to provide age-appropriate rehab for adult to geriatric patients in outpatient settings. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, deliver direct care, supervise PTAs, develop home exercise programs, and educate patients and families.

The role involves teamwork, documentation, and adherence to department standards, with opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.

Responsabilités

• Evaluates the patient to determine rehab potential, identifies needs, establishes an individualized treatment plan of care, and sets goals to be used in the team plan of care.
• Sets initial STG's and LTG's.
• Utilizes equipment in a proper and safe manner, maintains equipment inspection, maintenance and cleaning logs, reports broken or faulty equipment.
• Maintains equipment logs for required equipment in the outpatient clinic.
• Follows medical regimen developed for the patient. Is aware of and adheres to precautions (THR, TKR, Cardiac, Wound, etc.).
• Utilizes the following safe treatment techniques: transfers, positioning, feeding, splinting, paraffin bath, cryotherapy, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, etc.
• Completes D/C summary on each patient on their final visit to outpatient PT.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.

Formation

Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice

Description du poste

LHC Group, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Senior Living Physical Therapist to provide age-appropriate rehab for adult to geriatric patients in outpatient settings. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, deliver direct care, supervise PTAs, develop home exercise programs, and educate patients and families.

The role involves teamwork, documentation, and adherence to department standards, with opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment.