Physical Therapist - Sign on Bonus $10,000

About the role

Career opportunities abound at Caretenders, a part of LHC Group. Our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs.
• Aids the physician in developing the therapy plan of care.
• Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of physical therapy.
• Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes in his/her condition.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and/or maintain maximum functioning.
• 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.

Requirements

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

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

Pay

$77,400 - $171,000 annual total cash target pay
$44.65 - $98.65 per visit point
$37.21 - $82.21 hourly rate

Schedule

No specific schedule provided.