Physical Therapist Home Health
UnitedHealth Group•North Charleston, SC
•$80,864 - $121,296•Onsite
About The Position
The Physical Therapist provides skilled physical therapy services to patients in their homes to promote mobility, restore function, improve strength and balance, and enhance safety and independence. The role collaborates with patients, caregivers, and an interdisciplinary care team to support recovery, prevent hospitalizations, and improve quality of life in the home setting.
Requirements
- Hold a current physical therapy license specific to the state where assigned to work.
- Graduate from an accredited physical therapy educational program recognized by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
- Have at least 1 year of related physical therapy experience when entering home health care to ensure sufficient knowledge and skills to provide services safely.
- For less than 1 year of experience, obtain approval from regional clinical leaders and receive appropriate mentoring and/or participate in a residency program.
- Hold current CPR certification.
Responsibilities
- Help patients maintain, restore, and improve movement, activity, and function.
- Provide interventions, conduct reexaminations at least every 30 days, modify interventions as necessary, and perform discharge planning.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401(k) contribution
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Job Type
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