Physical Therapist
UnitedHealth Group•Salem, OR
•$85,120 - $127,680
About The Position
The Physical Therapist (PT) provides skilled physical therapy services to patients in their homes. The role promotes mobility, restores function, improves strength and balance, and enhances safety and independence. The PT collaborates with patients, caregivers, and an interdisciplinary care team to support recovery, prevent hospitalizations, and improve quality of life in the home setting.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited physical therapy educational program as set by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
- Hold a current license to practice physical therapy in the state assigned.
- Hold current CPR certification.
- Have at least 1 year of related physical therapy experience when entering home health care to ensure sufficient knowledge and skills to safely provide physical therapy services.
- If experience is less than 1 year, obtain approval from regional clinical leaders and receive appropriate mentoring and/or participate in a residency program.
- Pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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
- $10,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates.
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
