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Physical Therapist, PT - Aberdeen area - Bonus Available

Optum, Aberdeen, WA, United States


Eligible for a $5,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Applicants

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 these assessments, you will determine a treatment plan, perform interventions to improve wellness, and evaluate progress.

Primary Responsibilities

Evaluates the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs. Assists the physician in developing the therapy plan of care.

Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by state laws, in accordance with the plan of care and in coordination with other health care team members.

Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes in his/her condition to the supervising nurse and/or 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.

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 Range
$44.65 - $98.65 per visit point.

Annual total cash compensation for this role 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.

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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