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Physical Therapist Job at Optum in New Haven County

Optum, New Haven County, CT, United States


Explore opportunities with Atrinity Home Health, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, 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. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together. As the Physical Therapist in Home Health, you will be completing assessments and evaluations of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain and other medical conditions. Based on this assessment and evaluation, you will work to help determine a treatment plan, perform interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluate the patient's progress. 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 You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required 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 Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $34.23 to $61.15 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. #LHCJobs At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. 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.

In Summary: Atrinity Home Health is a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide . As the Physical Therapist in Home Health, you will be completing assessments and evaluations of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain and other medical conditions .

En Español: Explore las oportunidades con Atrinity Home Health, parte del Grupo LHC, un socio líder de atención post-aguda para hospitales, médicos y familias en todo el país. Como miembros de la familia Optum de negocios, estamos dedicados a ayudar a que las personas se sientan lo mejor posible, incluidos los miembros de nuestro equipo que crean conexiones significativas con los pacientes, sus familias, entre sí y las comunidades que servimos. Encuentre un hogar para su carrera aquí. Únete a nosotros y abrace una cultura de cuidado. Conectar. Crecer juntos. Asiste al médico en el desarrollo del plan de tratamiento Provee servicios dentro del ámbito de la práctica según lo definido por las leyes estatales que rigen la práctica de terapia física, de acuerdo con el plan de atención y en coordinación con otros miembros del equipo de atención médica Observa e informa a la enfermera supervisora y/o al médico sobre la respuesta del paciente al tratamiento y cualquier cambio en su condición Trata a los pacientes para aliviar el dolor, desarrollar y restaurar la función, o mantener un funcionamiento máximo utilizando estándares aceptables de práctica Instrucciones y visitas Los miembros participantes del equipo sanitario, el paciente y sus familiares / cuidadores con respecto al plan de cuidado, limitaciones funcionales y progresos hacia objetivos Visitas de conformidad con el Plan de Tratamiento, completa un avance para cada paciente, y presenta notas de todos los avances realizados por política de LHC Completencia y todas las evaluaciones interesadas dentro de la dirección del proyecto. Calificaciones requeridas: Licencia de Terapia Física actual en estado de práctica Certificación CPR corriente licencia de conducir y seguro de vehículo, acceso a un vehículo confiable o transporte público La capacidad de funcionar en cualquier situación doméstica independientemente de la edad, raza, credo, color, sexo, discapacidad o condición financiera del cliente El pago se basa en varios factores incluyendo pero no limitado a los mercados laborales locales, educación, experiencia laboral, certificaciones, etc. Además de su salario, ofrecemos beneficios como un paquete completo de beneficios, programas de incentivo y reconocimiento, compra de acciones y contribución 401k (todos los beneficios están sujetos a requisitos de elegibilidad). No importa dónde o cuando comience una carrera profesional con nosotros, encontrará una amplia selección de beneficios mínimos y grupos de género. Estamos comprometidos a mitigar nuestro impacto en el medio ambiente y permitir y ofrecer atención equitativa que aborde las disparidades de salud y mejore los resultados sanitarios, una prioridad empresarial reflejada en nuestra misión. UnitedHealth Group es un empleador de Equal Employment Opportunity bajo la ley aplicable y los solicitantes calificados recibirán consideración para empleo sin importar raza, origen nacional, religión, edad, color, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, discapacidad o estatus de veterano protegido, u otra característica protegida por leyes locales, estatales o federales, reglas o regulaciones.