Physical Therapist - Part Time

UnitedHealth Group•Hillsdale, NJ

5d•$34 - $61

About The Position

Explore opportunities with CPS, part of the Optum family of businesses. We're dedicated to crafting and delivering innovative hospital and pharmacy solutions for better patient outcomes across the entire continuum of care. With CPS, you'll work alongside our team of more than 2,500 pharmacy professionals, technology experts, and industry leaders to drive superior financial, clinical, and operational performance for health systems nationwide. Ready to help shape the future of pharmacy and hospital solutions? Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. As a Physical Therapist you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day - helping patients regain mobility, restore function, and improve their quality of life. In this dynamic role, you will lead the evaluation, planning, and delivery of personalized treatment plans prescribed by physicians. Beyond patient care, you will play a key role in shaping the department's success by contributing to operational excellence, driving performance improvement initiatives, and actively participating in continuous quality improvement (CQI) efforts. This position reports to the Director of Rehabilitation. Location: Hillsdale Hospital, located in Hillsdale, MI, is a 97-bed acute care facility, offering medical-surgical, emergency, behavioral health, obstetrics, surgical, and rehabilitation services. Schedule: This part time, nonexempt position will work 20 hours/week, Monday-Friday, between the hours of 8:00am-4:30pm, in home health, and includes one Saturday rotation per month in the hospital. Rehab Department Hours: Operating hours for the hospital are Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, and Saturday, 8:00am-4:00pm. Outpatient hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00am-6:00pm. Software systems utilized include Agile (Outpatient), Brightree/Matrix (Home Health), NetHealth (SNF), and CPSI (Inpatient).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Graduate of an accredited College or School of Physical Therapy
Active state licensure as a Physical Therapist in good standing (or eligibility)

Nice To Haves

Masters' degree
1+ years of work experience

Responsibilities

Patient evaluations - Perform comprehensive assessments and review medical histories and physician referrals to determine therapy needs
Establish goals to enhance independence with daily living - Develop personalized care plans based on patient goals, diagnosis, and progress and adjust as needed
Therapeutic Interventions - Administer therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modalities such as ultrasound or electrical stimulation, gait training, posture correction, and pain management strategies
Communicate and counsel patients and families on lifestyle modifications and injury prevention while coordinating care with physicians, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals