Senior Living Physical Therapist

UnitedHealth Group•Decatur, GA

19d•$91,165 - $136,747•Remote

About The Position

Explore opportunities with 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 Senior Living Physical Therapist, you will provide age-appropriate services for adult to geriatric patients, including the following: comprehensive assessment, direct treatment to individuals and groups, supervision of treatment delivered by the PTA or tech, development of a home exercise program, patient/family instruction, participation in team and family conferences, evaluation and selection of adaptive equipment, participation in PI programs, and documentation of services according to department and facility standards. This position involves direct patient care.

Requirements

Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice
Current CPR certification
Proven ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client
Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation

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