Physical Therapist (Home Health)
About the Role
Join Thomas Home Health, a part of LHC Group and the Optum family of businesses, as a Physical Therapist in Home Health. We are dedicated to helping people feel their best, fostering meaningful connections with patients, their families, and communities. Embrace a culture of Caring, Connecting, and Growing together.
Responsibilities
- Complete assessments and evaluations of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain, and other medical conditions.
- Develop and implement a treatment plan based on patient assessments and evaluations.
- Provide services within the scope of practice as defined by state laws, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other healthcare team members.
- Observe and report the patient's response to treatment and any changes in condition to the supervising nurse and/or physician.
- Treat patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and/or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice.
- Instruct and inform the healthcare team, patient, and family/caregivers about the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals.
- Visit patients according to the Plan of Treatment, complete progress notes for each visit, and submit progress notes per policy.
- Complete all patient evaluations and develop the physical therapy plan of care within state-specific guidelines.
- Report outcomes of evaluations, goals, and anticipated projected frequency of care.
- Function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.
Pay
Annual total cash target pay range: $82,048 - $123,072.
- Hourly rate: $39.45 - $59.17.
- Per visit point rate: $47.34 - $71.00.
Annual total cash compensation assumes full-time employment (40 weekly hours) at full productivity and generally follows the range above. Total cash compensation includes earnings from per visit point pay and hourly pay and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role.
This role receives two types of compensation depending on the work being performed. When conducting visits, you will be paid per visit point rate compensation. Your per visit pay will be calculated by multiplying your per visit point rate by the productivity points you accrue for various types of visits. Each type of visit is assigned a certain number of productivity points that is inclusive of "direct" and "indirect" patient care activities. Visits are assigned based on patient and business needs. The number of visits performed each week will vary based on individual productivity targets and the productivity points assigned to the visits performed. You will be paid your hourly rate for certain non-visit activities such as orientation.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase.
- 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
Schedule
Full-time, 32-hour/week schedule.