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Optum

Senior Living Physical Therapist

Optum, Lexington, Kentucky, us, 40598

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Senior Living Physical Therapist Join us at Optum, part of the LHC Group, to provide age‑appropriate services for adult to geriatric patients in senior living settings. We are dedicated to caring, connecting, and growing together.

As the Senior Living Physical Therapist you will provide age‑appropriate services: comprehensive assessment, direct treatment to individuals and groups, supervision of treatment delivered by the PTA or tech, development of a home exercise program, patient/family instruction, participation in team and family conferences, evaluation and selection of adaptive equipment, participation in PI programs, and documentation of services according to department and facility standards. This position involves direct patient care.

Primary Responsibilities

Evaluates the patient to determine rehab potential, identifies needs, establishes an individualized treatment plan of care, and sets goals to be used in the team plan of care.

Sets initial STG's and LTG's.

Utilizes equipment in a proper and safe manner, maintains equipment inspection, maintenance and cleaning logs, reports broken or faulty equipment.

Maintains equipment logs for required equipment in the outpatient clinic.

Follows medical regimen developed for the patient. Is aware of and adheres to precautions (THR, TKR, Cardiac, Wound, etc.).

Utilizes the following safe treatment techniques: transfers, positioning, feeding, splinting, paraffin bath, cryotherapy, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, etc.

Completes D/C summary on each patient on their final visit to outpatient PT.

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.

Compensation $77,400 - $171,000 annual total cash target pay. $44.65 - $98.65 per visit point. $37.21 - $82.21 hourly rate. Annual total cash compensation assumes full‑time employment (40 weekly hours) at full productivity and generally follows the above range.

This role receives two types of compensation depending on the work being performed: per visit point pay for visits and hourly rate for non‑visit activities such as orientation. We comply with all minimum wage laws. In addition to pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution (subject to eligibility requirements).

Benefits Comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, equity stock purchase, 401(k) contribution (subject to eligibility requirements).

EEO Statement UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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