PRN- Physical Therapist

UnitedHealth Group•Ferriday, LA

20d•$82,048 - $123,072

About The Position

The Physical Therapist in Home Health assesses and evaluates patients’ care needs related to functional status and mobility, endurance and stamina, pain, and other medical conditions. Based on those evaluations, the therapist helps determine a treatment plan, provides interventions to improve and enhance patient well-being, and evaluates progress. The role works within state-defined physical therapy practice standards and coordinates care with physicians and other members of the health care team. The therapist serves patients throughout the agency’s service area and may support nearby LHC agencies as needed. The position requires schedule flexibility, participation in a weekend rotation, and potential availability on observed holidays. The therapist is also responsible for maintaining and enhancing clinical knowledge and skills in line with current professional standards and state licensure requirements.

Requirements

Licensed in Physical Therapy in the state of Louisiana.
Current CPR certification.
Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients’ functional status, body systems as required for CMS documentation, and physical therapy needs; consult with the physician in developing the therapy plan of care.
Provide services within the scope of practice defined by state law, in accordance with the plan of care and in coordination with the health care team.
Observe and report patients’ responses to treatment and changes in condition to the nurse supervisor and/or physician.
Treat patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and/or maintain maximum functioning using accepted standards of practice and evidence-based techniques.
Instruct and inform health care team members, patients, and families or caregivers about the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals.
Visit patients throughout the agency’s service area and other nearby LHC agencies as needed.
Complete a progress note for each visit according to the Plan of Treatment and submit notes in accordance with LHC policy.
Complete patient evaluations and develop the PT plan of care within state-specific guidelines.
Report evaluation outcomes, goals, and anticipated frequency of care to the nurse supervisor within 24 hours of the evaluation.
Participate in staff conferences and committees as requested by the agency.
Maintain and enhance clinical knowledge and skills to stay current with professional standards of care and state licensure requirements.
Participate in a weekend rotation and be potentially available on observed holidays.