Home Health- Physical Therapist

About the Role

Optum NV is seeking a Full-Time Physical Therapist for home health care in Las Vegas, NV. As part of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll contribute to our vision of improving healthcare for everyone while receiving the support of a global organization. This role offers a sign-on bonus for full-time positions and empowers you to advance community health while growing professionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services according to a written physician’s plan of care, including:
  • Assessing and evaluating therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status
  • Participating in the development of the total plan of care and evaluating the home environment
  • Assessing muscle strength, mobility, gait, and range of motion for rehabilitation potential
  • Directing physical therapy treatment
  • Instructing patients and families/caregivers on the use and care of therapeutic appliances
  • Determining priority needs for physical therapy and reporting patient reactions or changes in condition to the physician
  • Initiating physical therapy programs and instructing personnel or family members on treatment phases and goals
  • Training patients in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices
  • Identifying patient and family needs for other home health services and making appropriate referrals
  • Preparing and submitting clinical and progress summaries based on goal attainment
  • Participating in discharge planning
  • Providing physical therapy consultation to families/caregivers when indicated
  • Delivering in-service education related to physical therapy to agency personnel
  • Participating in peer consultation processes
• Supervise physical therapy assistants per organization policy and state regulations, ensuring patient re-evaluation at least every 7th day of treatment or every 21 days, whichever occurs first
• Maintain communication with other personnel involved in patient care to promote coordinated, efficient care
• Maintain clinical competency in physical therapy practice and theory
• Participate in agency on-call coverage as outlined in policy

The above responsibilities represent major duties; incumbents may be asked to perform additional job-related tasks.

Requirements

• Degree from a baccalaureate, master’s, or doctorate program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization
• Active, unrestricted Nevada state license to practice as a Physical Therapist
• Current CPR certification
• 2+ years of experience as a Physical Therapist
• Community or home health experience
• Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) applications
• Thorough knowledge of current physical therapy professional standards of care and state/federal regulations
• Basic PC skills, including Windows, Outlook, and other email systems
• Valid Nevada driver’s license, reliable automobile in good working order, and personal auto insurance coverage meeting organization requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent observation, verbal, and written communication skills
• Compliance with accepted professional standards and practices
• Proven ability to prioritize and communicate objectives clearly

Pay

The salary for this full-time role ranges from $72,800 to $130,000 annually, based on factors such as local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.

Benefits

In addition to salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).