Home Health Physical Therapist

About the role

Assured Home Health, a part of LHC Group and a member of the Optum family, is hiring a Physical Therapist for home health in Ephrata, Washington. The therapist assesses patients' functional status, mobility, endurance, pain and other medical conditions, helps set a treatment plan, delivers interventions and evaluates progress. A $10K sign-on bonus is available for qualified full-time candidates.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' functional status and physical therapy needs, and assist the physician in developing the plan of care
• Provide services within the scope of practice allowed by state law, in line with the plan of care and with the health care team
• Observe and report the patient's response to treatment and any changes in condition to the supervising nurse and/or physician
• Treat patients to relieve pain, restore function and maintain maximum functioning
• Instruct patients, families and caregivers about the plan of care, functional limitations and progress
• Visit patients according to the plan of treatment, complete a progress note for each visit and submit them per LHC policy
• Complete evaluations and the PT plan of care within state guidelines, and report outcomes, goals and expected frequency of care

Required profile

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in Washington
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
• Ability to work in any home situation regardless of the client's background

What we offer

• Total cash target pay of $120,000 - $136,747 for full-time work (40 weekly hours), made up of per-visit point pay and hourly pay for non-visit activities
• Comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (subject to eligibility)
• $10K sign-on bonus for qualified full-time candidates