Physical Therapist

About the role

Careers with Assured Home Health are guided by the values of Caring. Connecting. Growing together. As members of the Optum family, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve.

Primary Responsibilities

• Evaluates the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs. Assists the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care
• Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of physical therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team
• Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes in his/her condition to the supervising nurse and/or the physician
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and/or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice
• Instructs and informs participating members of the health care team, the patient, and the family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals
• Visits patients according to Plan of Treatment, completes a progress note for each visit, and submits progress notes per LHC policy
• Completes all patient evaluations and develops the PT plan of care within state specific guidelines
• Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and anticipated projected frequency of care

Required Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation

Preferred Qualification

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

Pay Range

• Annual Target Pay - $86,607 - $129,910
• Per Visit Point Pay Range - $41.64 - $62.46
• Hourly Pay Range - $49.97 - $74.95

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution