Senior Living Physical Therapist

UnitedHealth Group•Bradenton, FL

1d•$86,607 - $129,910

About The Position

As part of LHC Group, within the Optum family of businesses, the Senior Living Physical Therapist provides age-appropriate services to adult and geriatric patients. The role includes comprehensive assessment, direct individual and group treatment, supervision of treatment delivered by a physical therapist assistant or technician, development of home exercise programs, patient and family instruction, participation in team and family conferences, evaluation and selection of adaptive equipment, participation in performance improvement programs, and documentation according to department and facility standards. This position involves direct patient care. The therapist evaluates patients' rehabilitation potential, identifies needs, develops individualized plans of care and goals, and provides safe treatment in accordance with the patient's medical regimen and precautions. The role also includes maintaining equipment and inspection logs, completing discharge summaries for outpatient physical therapy patients, and serving clients in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition. Compensation includes per-visit-point pay for visits and hourly pay for certain non-visit activities. The stated annual total cash target assumes full-time employment of 40 hours per week at full productivity. Compensation may vary based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, productivity, and performance. The employer offers a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, an equity stock purchase plan, and a 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

Current physical therapy licensure in the state of practice.
Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.

Nice To Haves

Current CPR certification or ability to complete it within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients to determine rehabilitation potential, identify needs, establish individualized plans of care, and set goals for the team plan of care.
Set initial short-term goals (STGs) and long-term goals (LTGs).
Provide direct, age-appropriate treatment to adult and geriatric patients, individually and in groups.
Supervise treatment delivered by a physical therapist assistant or technician.
Develop home exercise programs and provide patient and family instruction.
Participate in team and family conferences and performance improvement programs.
Evaluate and select adaptive equipment.
Use equipment properly and safely; maintain equipment inspection, maintenance, cleaning, and required outpatient clinic equipment logs; report broken or faulty equipment.
Follow the patient's medical regimen and adhere to relevant precautions, including total hip replacement, total knee replacement, cardiac, and wound precautions.
Use safe treatment techniques, including transfers, positioning, feeding, splinting, paraffin bath, cryotherapy, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation.
Complete a discharge summary for each patient on their final outpatient physical therapy visit.
Document services according to department and facility standards.
Function in any home situation regardless of the client's age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.