Weekend Physical Therapist Home Health

UnitedHealth Group; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Weekend Physical Therapist for Home Health to assess patient needs related to mobility and function. You will create and implement treatment plans, deliver interventions to improve well-being, and monitor patient progress in a home-health setting.

A sign-on bonus is available for full-time hires. The role offers a flexible full-time weekend schedule (Friday-Sunday or Saturday-Monday) and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support health, well-being, and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients to relieve pain and restore function.
• Completes Plan of Care with the supervising physician and orders within state guidelines.
• Performs assessments and develops treatment plans based on patient needs and goals.
• Documents progress notes after each visit and communicates with the care team.
• Educates patients and families about plan of care and home program instructions.
• Visits patients according to Plan of Treatment and reports outcomes to the care team.

Skills

Physical therapy licensure

Driver's license

CPR certification

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Weekend Physical Therapist Home Health (1063672)

Weekend Physical Therapist Home Health - 1063672

$10,000 Sign-on bonus available for full-time new hires

Enjoy a flexible full-time weekend schedule along with comprehensive benefits designed to support your health, well-being, and work-life balance.

Full-time Schedule options are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday or Saturday, Sunday, and Monday

Explore opportunities with Caretenders, 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
  

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 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 $97,888to $146,832 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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