Physical Therapist FT

UnitedHealth Group•Tifton, GA

6d•$72,352 - $108,528•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 works collaboratively with patients, caregivers, and an interdisciplinary care team to support recovery, prevent hospitalizations, and improve quality of life in the home setting. The position provides interventions, conducts reexaminations at least every 30 days, modifies interventions as necessary, and performs discharge planning. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Graduate from a physical therapy educational program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
Current license to practice physical therapy in the assigned state.
Current CPR certification.
At least 1 year of related physical therapy experience for physical therapists entering home health care.
Candidates with less than 1 year of experience require approval from regional clinical leaders and appropriate mentoring and/or participation in a residency program.
Pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Responsibilities

Help patients maintain, restore, and improve movement, activity, and function.
Provide physical therapy interventions, conduct reexaminations at least every 30 days, modify interventions as necessary, and perform discharge planning.
Collaborate with patients, caregivers, and an interdisciplinary care team to support recovery, prevent hospitalizations, and improve quality of life.
Perform other duties as assigned.