Senior Living Physical Therapist

UnitedHealth Group•Orlando, FL

11d•$86,607 - $129,910

About The Position

As part of LHC Group, an Optum family of businesses, the Senior Living Physical Therapist provides age-appropriate services to adult and geriatric patients. The role includes comprehensive assessment, direct treatment for individuals and groups, 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 in accordance with department and facility standards. This position involves direct patient care. The physical therapist evaluates patients, determines rehabilitation potential, identifies needs, establishes individualized plans of care, and sets goals for the team plan of care. The role includes safe use and maintenance of equipment, adherence to patient precautions and medical regimens, use of appropriate treatment techniques, and completion of discharge summaries for outpatient physical therapy patients. The role offers annual total cash target pay of $86,607–$129,910, per-visit-point pay of $49.97–$74.95, and an hourly rate of $41.64–$62.46. Annual total cash compensation assumes full-time employment of 40 hours per week at full productivity. Compensation combines per-visit-point and hourly pay and varies based on factors such as local labor markets, education, work experience, productivity, and performance. Benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, an equity stock purchase plan, and 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 access to public transportation.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients to determine rehabilitation potential, identify needs, establish individualized treatment plans of care, and set goals for the team plan of care.
Set initial short-term and long-term goals.
Use equipment properly and safely; maintain inspection, maintenance, and cleaning logs; and report broken or faulty equipment.
Maintain equipment logs for required outpatient clinic equipment.
Follow the medical regimen developed for each patient and adhere to applicable precautions, including total hip replacement, total knee replacement, cardiac, and wound precautions.
Use safe treatment techniques, including transfers, positioning, feeding, splinting, paraffin baths, cryotherapy, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation.
Complete a discharge summary for each patient at the final outpatient physical therapy visit.
Provide age-appropriate services, including assessment, direct treatment, supervision of treatment provided by a physical therapist assistant or technician, home exercise program development, patient and family instruction, and participation in team and family conferences.
Evaluate and select adaptive equipment, participate in performance improvement programs, and document services according to department and facility standards.
Function in any home situation regardless of a client's age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.