PRN - Physical Therapist

UnitedHealth Group•Bunkie, LA

20d•$34 - $61

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides home health care by assessing and evaluating patients’ functional status, mobility, endurance, stamina, pain, and other medical conditions. Using the assessment, the therapist helps determine a treatment plan, delivers interventions to improve or enhance patient well-being, and evaluates progress. The role works in accordance with state practice laws, the plan of care, and coordination with other health care team members. The therapist visits patients throughout the agency’s service area and may cover nearby LHC agencies as needed. Schedule flexibility is required, including participation in a weekend rotation and potential availability on observed holidays. The position also requires ongoing education to maintain clinical knowledge, current standards of care, and state licensure.

Requirements

Physical Therapy license in the state of Louisiana.
Current CPR certification.
Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
Ability to provide schedule flexibility, including participation in a weekend rotation and potential availability on observed holidays.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients’ functional status, body systems as required for CMS documentation, and physical therapy needs; consult with physicians on 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’ treatment responses and changes in condition to the nurse supervisor and/or physician.
Treat patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and 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 across the agency’s service area and nearby LHC agencies as needed.
Complete a progress note for each visit and submit notes according to LHC policy.
Complete patient evaluations and develop PT plans 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 through education, and maintain state-issued licensure.