Physical Therapist Per Diem

UnitedHealth Group • Columbia, SC

15d • $86,607 - $129,910 • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist in Home Health completes assessments and evaluations of patient care needs related to functional status and mobility, endurance and stamina, pain, and other medical conditions. Based on these assessments, the therapist helps determine a treatment plan, performs interventions to improve and enhance patients’ well-being, and evaluates their progress. The role provides personalized care in patients’ homes and coordinates with physicians and other members of the health care team.

Requirements

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in the state of practice.
• Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or access to public transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Current CPR certification or ability to complete it within 90 days of hire.

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 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.
• Function in home situations regardless of the client’s age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
• 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed