Physical Therapist Home Health

Requisition Number: 2238059
Job Category: Healthcare Delivery
Primary Location: Las Vegas, NV, US

Doctor consulting nurse at nurse station.

$1,750 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates 

Optum NV is seeking a Physical Therapist Home Health to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

 
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Provide physical therapy services to patient according to physician’s plan of care. This may include, but will not be limited to assessing and evaluating therapeutic / rehabilitative / functional status, participation in the development of the total plan of care and evaluates home environment
  • Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and / or family caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences
  • Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries in a timely manner
  • Participates in discharge planning for patient
  • Supervises physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations, treat and re-evaluation patient no less than every 7th day of treatment or 21 days whichever occurs first
  • Maintains contact / communication with other personnel involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care
  • Maintain clinical competency in physical therapy practice and theory
  • Will participate in Agency on-call coverage as outlined in Agency policy
 
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:
  • Graduate Degree from an Accredited Physical Therapy Program
  • Active and unrestricted Nevada Physical Therapist license
  • CPR certification or obtain within 30 days of hire
  • 2+ years of experience as a Physical Therapist
  • Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client and/or patient sites within a designated area
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 1+ years of Home Health experience
  • Experience with Electronic Medical Records Systems
  • Experience with OASIS documentation
  • Experience in a home health setting
  • Weekend availability 
Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $70,200 to $137,800 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Additional Job Detail Information

Requisition Number 2238059

Business Segment Optum

Employee Status Regular

Job Level Individual Contributor

Travel No

Country: US

Overtime Status Exempt

Schedule Full-time

Shift Day Job

Telecommuter Position No

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