Senior Living PT (Per Diem) — Home Health Impact

Optum; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 86,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Senior Living Physical Therapist for a per diem role working with adults and geriatric patients in home-based and community settings. The position emphasizes comprehensive assessment, direct patient care, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team.

The role involves supervising support staff, developing home exercise programs, and documentation according to facility standards. CPR certification is preferred and a valid PT license is required in the state of practice.

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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the patient to determine rehab potential and develops a plan of care with goals.
• Sets initial short- and long-term treatment goals.
• Uses safe techniques and maintains equipment logs for outpatient PT.
• Delivers direct patient care and supervises PTA/tech when appropriate.
• Provides patient and family education, and documents services per department standards.
• Participates in PI programs and team conferences.

Skills

Current Physical Therapy licensure

Driver's license & vehicle access

CPR certification (preferred)

Job description

Optum is seeking a Senior Living Physical Therapist for a per diem role working with adults and geriatric patients in home-based and community settings. The position emphasizes comprehensive assessment, direct patient care, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team.

The role involves supervising support staff, developing home exercise programs, and documentation according to facility standards. CPR certification is preferred and a valid PT license is required in the state of practice.