Physical Therapist

UnitedHealth Group • Bardstown, KY • 17h ago

Explore opportunities with Caretenders 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.

This is a full time Home Health position supporting patients in Nelson and La Rue counties

As the Physical Therapist, you will use discretion and independent judgment to provides age-appropriate services for hospice, including the following: comprehensive assessment, direct treatment to individuals, development of a home exercise program, patient/family instruction, participation Interdisciplinary Group, evaluation and selection of adaptive equipment, and documentation of services according to hospice standards.

Primary Responsibilities:

Initiates physical therapy evaluation according to physician orders and Plan of Care for the purpose of symptom control or to enable the patient to maintain activities of daily living and basic functional skills

Documents in the patient's clinical record each visit made to the patient and gives report including patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient's status including comfort level and follow-up to physician and Administrator using the Care Management process

Participates in the Interdisciplinary Group and provides applicable input for the patient's Plan of Care as needed

Instructs and informs participating members of the Interdisciplinary group, the patient, the physician and the family functional limitations and progress towards goals as defined by the Plan of Care daily or no less than two weeks' time

Prepares a written discharge summary when physical therapy services are discontinued with a copy retained in the patient's clinical record and a copy forwarded to the patient's physician conducted upon discharge from the physical therapy service

Instructs, when appropriate, patient, family and other members of the hospice team in certain phases of physical therapy in which they may work with the patient

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Ability to work independently

Good communication, writing, and organizational skills

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 salary for this role will range from $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

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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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