Home Health- Physical Therapist

UnitedHealth Group•Las Vegas, NV

3d•$72,800 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Optum NV is seeking a Physical Therapist Home Health Full Time to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. We are also offering a sign on bonus for full time! As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Requirements

Degree from a baccalaureate or master’s program or doctorate in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization
Active unrestricted State of Nevada license to practice as a Physical Therapist
Have and maintain current CPR certification
2+ years of appropriate experience as a Physical Therapist
Community/home health experience
Experience working with an electronic medical record application
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of current Physical Therapy professional standards of care, and state and federal regulations
Basic PC skills to include Window, Outlook and Other email systems
Valid Nevada driver's license with automobile that is in good working order and maintain personal auto insurance coverage in accordance with organization requirements

Nice To Haves

Demonstrate excellent observation, verbal and written communication and organization skills
Complies with accepted professional standards and practices
Proven ability to prioritize and communicate objectives clearly

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services to patient according to a written physician’s plan of care.
Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, participation in the development of the total plan of care and evaluates home environment
Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, and range of motion - potential for rehab
Directing physical therapy treatment
Instructing patients and/or families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
Determining priority needs for physical therapy
Reports to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition
Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences
May train patient in the use of prosthetic device and/or orthotic devices
Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as appropriate
Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals
Participates in discharge planning for patient
Provides physical therapy consultation to families/caregivers when indicated
Provide in-service education related to Physical Therapy to Agency personnel as needed
Participates in peer consultation process
Supervises physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations, treat and re-evaluation patient no less than every 7th day of treatment or 21 days whichever occurs first
Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care
Maintain clinical competency in physical therapy practice and theory
Will participate in Agency on-call coverage as outlined in Agency policy