Physical Therapist - SIGN ON AVAIL

$5,000 sign-on bonus for full-time availability. Part-time options and 7 on/7 off scheduling are also available.

About the Role

Join Baptist 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, 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 evaluations.
• Provide services within the scope of practice as defined by state laws, in accordance with the plan of care and in coordination with the healthcare team.
• 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 or restore function, and 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 them 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 the client's age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.

Requirements

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in the state of practice.
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and 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: $86,607 - $129,910. This range assumes full-time employment (40 weekly hours) at full productivity and includes:

• Hourly rate: $41.64 - $62.46
• Per visit point rate: $49.97 - $74.95

Total cash compensation depends on local labor markets, education, work experience, and may increase over time based on productivity and performance. This role receives two types of compensation:

• Per visit point rate for visits, calculated by multiplying the per visit point rate by productivity points accrued for various types of visits.
• Hourly rate for non-visit activities such as orientation.

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package (subject to eligibility requirements).
• Recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution.