Weekend Physical Therapist

Weekend Baylor Physical Therapist OpportunityEnjoy a flexible weekend role with schedule options of Friday/Saturday/Sunday or Saturday/Sunday/Monday each week.Explore opportunities with HomeCall, 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.As the Physical Therapist in Home Health, you will be completing assessments and evaluations of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain and other medical conditions. Based on this assessment and evaluation, you will work to help determine a treatment plan, perform interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluate the patient's progress.Primary Responsibilities:Evaluates the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs. Assists the physician in the development of the therapy plan of careProvides services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of physical therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care teamObserves and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes in his/her condition to the supervising nurse and/or the physicianTreats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and/or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practiceInstructs and informs participating members of the health care team, the patient, and the family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goalsVisits patients according to Plan of Treatment, completes a progress note for each visit, and submits progress notes per LHC policyCompletes all patient evaluations and develops the PT plan of care within state specific guidelinesReports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and anticipated projected frequency of careAbility to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the clientRequired Qualifications:Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practiceCurrent driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportationPreferred Qualification:Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hirePay 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). The salary for this role will range from $85,120 to $127,680 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. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer 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.