What does a Physical Therapist at Optum do?

Day-to-day, the Physical Therapist at Optum will evaluate patient functional status and physical therapy needs; perform interventions to relieve pain and restore function; monitor patient response to treatment and report changes to physicians; and report evaluation outcomes, goals, and projected care frequency.

What are the requirements for this Physical Therapist role?

To qualify for the Physical Therapist at Optum position, applicants should have: Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice; Current CPR certification; Current driver's license and vehicle insurance; and Access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

Is this Physical Therapist job remote, hybrid, or on-site?

Optum has listed this Physical Therapist role as on-site.

How much experience is required for this Physical Therapist role?

Candidates for Physical Therapist at Optum should have mid level.

What skills do you need for the Physical Therapist role at Optum?

Key skills for Physical Therapist at Optum include Physical Therapy; and CPR Certification.

What category does the Physical Therapist role belong to?

Physical Therapist at Optum is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.

Physical Therapist — Cheshire, CT at Optum

Physical Therapist — Cheshire, CT at Optum | Recrutus

About the Team

Atrinity Home Health is 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. This includes our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other, and the communities we serve. We invite you to find a home for your career and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

About the Role

As a Physical Therapist in Home Health, you will be the primary driver of patient care within the home setting. Your role involves completing comprehensive assessments and evaluations of patient care needs related to functional status, mobility, endurance, stamina, pain, and other medical conditions. Based on these findings, you will collaborate to determine a treatment plan, perform interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and continuously evaluate the patient's progress.

You will work within the scope of practice defined by state laws, coordinating closely with other members of the healthcare team, including supervising nurses and physicians. A key part of your day involves instructing and informing the patient, family, and caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals. You will visit patients according to the Plan of Treatment, ensuring all progress notes are completed and submitted in accordance with LHC policy.

Why Join Us

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and provide clear direction on what it takes to succeed. We offer development opportunities for other roles you may be interested in, ensuring your career can grow with us.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law. 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.

Workplace Environment

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

Work location

Work model: On-site

1, Academy Road, Cheshire, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut, 06410, United States

Cheshire, Connecticut

Key Responsibilities

check_circleEvaluate patient functional status and physical therapy needs
check_circlePerform interventions to relieve pain and restore function
check_circleMonitor patient response to treatment and report changes to physicians
check_circleReport evaluation outcomes, goals, and projected care frequency
check_circleComplete progress notes for each patient visit per company policy
check_circleInstruct patients, families, and healthcare team on care plans and progress
check_circleDevelop and implement physical therapy plans of care

Requirements

verifiedCurrent Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice
verifiedCurrent CPR certification
verifiedCurrent driver's license and vehicle insurance
verifiedAccess to a dependable vehicle or public transportation

Benefits & Perks

check_circleIncentive and recognition programscheck_circleEquity stock purchasecheck_circle401k contribution

Physical Therapist