Home Health Physical Therapist

UnitedHealth Group•Port Royal, PA

7d•$82,048 - $123,072•Onsite

About The Position

As a Physical Therapist in Home Health with Geisinger Home Health, part of LHC Group and the Optum family of businesses, you will provide one-on-one patient care in patients’ homes within the local coverage area of Mifflin County and parts of Juniata and Snyder County. You will assess and evaluate patients’ functional status, mobility, endurance, stamina, pain, and other medical conditions; help determine treatment plans; provide interventions to improve and enhance patient well-being; and evaluate progress. The role offers full-time flexible schedules and mileage reimbursement. Compensation includes per-visit-point pay when conducting visits and hourly pay for certain non-visit activities, such as orientation. Annual total cash compensation assumes full-time employment at 40 weekly hours and full productivity. Per-visit compensation is calculated using the visit-point rate and productivity points assigned to visits. Visit assignments and weekly visit counts vary according to patient and business needs and productivity targets. The employer states that compensation depends on factors including local labor markets, education, and work experience, and may increase with productivity and performance. A comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, an equity stock purchase plan, and a 401(k) contribution are offered subject to eligibility requirements. The organization describes a culture of Caring, Connecting, and Growing together. UnitedHealth Group states that it is committed to mitigating its environmental impact and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes. The employer is an equal opportunity employer and requires candidates to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Requirements

Current Physical Therapy licensure in the state of practice.
Current CPR certification.
Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or access to public transportation.
Ability to function in any home situation regardless of the client’s age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.
Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients’ functional status and physical therapy needs and assist the physician in developing the therapy plan of care.
Provide services within the scope of practice defined by state law, in accordance with the plan of care and in coordination with other health care team members.
Observe and report patients’ responses to treatment and changes in their conditions to the supervising nurse and/or physician.
Treat patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and/or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice.
Instruct and inform health care team members, patients, and families or caregivers about the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals.
Visit patients according to the Plan of Treatment, complete a progress note for each visit, and submit progress notes according to LHC policy.
Complete patient evaluations and develop the PT plan of care within state-specific guidelines.
Report evaluation outcomes, goals, and anticipated projected frequency of care.