Home Health Physical Therapist

Home Health Physical Therapist | Full-TimeServing Patients Across Alexandria, Natchitoches, Mandeville, and Oakdale$1,500 Sign-On Bonus4-Day Work Week Option

As a Physical Therapist, you know that progress is about more than mobility scores and treatment plans. It's helping someone safely navigate their home again. It's restoring confidence after a setback. It's creating moments that help patients maintain their independence and quality of life.

At Louisiana HomeCare of Alexandria, part of the Optum family of businesses, you'll have the opportunity to deliver one-on-one care where it often matters most: in the home. You'll spend your time building meaningful relationships with patients and helping them achieve goals that make a real difference in their daily lives.

Whether you're actively exploring new opportunities or simply curious what's next, this role offers the chance to make a lasting impact while enjoying the flexibility and autonomy that many therapists value, including a 4-day work week option.

Why therapists choose home health

• Build deeper connections with patients and families through personalized care
• Work independently while remaining supported by an experienced clinical team
• See the direct impact of your care in patients' everyday lives
• Enjoy flexibility in managing your day
• Take advantage of a 4-day work week option
• Join a mission-driven organization focused on helping people live healthier lives

What you'll do

• Evaluate patients' functional status, mobility, endurance, pain, and rehabilitation needs
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the care team
• Deliver physical therapy services in accordance with the plan of care and state practice guidelines
• Help patients improve movement, function, strength, and independence
• Educate patients and caregivers on treatment goals, safety, and home exercise programs
• Monitor progress and communicate changes in condition to the care team
• Complete documentation and plan-of-care requirements in accordance with company policies

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

Compensation

Annual Total Cash Target Pay: $82,048 - $123,072
Hourly Pay Range: $39.45 - $59.17
Per Visit Point Pay Range: $47.34 - $71.00

In addition to competitive compensation, you'll have access to comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognition programs, employee stock purchase opportunities, and 401(k) benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

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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.

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.