Home Care Physical Therapist

Ochsner Home Health of New Orleans is seeking a Physical Therapist who is passionate about helping patients regain strength, mobility, and independence in the comfort of their homes. If you're looking for greater flexibility, meaningful one-on-one patient relationships, and the opportunity to see the direct impact of your care, we'd love to connect. Why Join Us? Monday through Friday schedule Per Visit (PPV) compensation model rewarding productivity and performance 23 days of accrued PTO annually 9 paid company holidays Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits 401(k) savings plan and additional financial wellness resources Build meaningful relationships with patients and families Practice with greater independence and autonomy Partner with a supportive interdisciplinary clinical team committed to exceptional patient outcomes As a Physical Therapist in Home Health, you will assess patients' functional abilities, develop individualized treatment plans, provide skilled therapy interventions, and help patients improve mobility, reduce pain, and maintain independence while recovering at home. Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Primary Responsibilities: Evaluates the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs. Assists the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care Provides 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 team Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes in his/her condition to the supervising nurse and/or the physician Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and/or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice Instructs 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 goals Visits patients according to Plan of Treatment, completes a progress note for each visit, and submits progress notes per LHC policy Completes all patient evaluations and develops the PT plan of care within state specific guidelines Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and anticipated projected frequency of care Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client Required Qualifications: Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation Preferred Qualification: Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire Pay Range Annual Target Pay - $86,607 - $129,910 Hourly Pay Range - $41.64 - $62.46 Per Visit Point Pay Range - $49.97 - $74.95 Annual total cash compensation for this role assumes full-time employment (40 weekly hours) at full productivity and generally follows the range above. Total cash compensation includes earnings from per visit point pay and hourly pay and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. This role receives two types of compensation depending on the work being performed. When conducting visits, you will be paid per visit point rate compensation. Your per visit pay will be calculated by multiplying your per visit point rate by the productivity points you accrue for various types of visits. Each type of visit is assigned a certain number of productivity points that is inclusive of "direct" and "indirect" patient care activities. Visits are assigned based on patient and business needs. The number of visits performed each week will vary based on individual productivity targets and the productivity points assigned to the visits performed. You will be paid your hourly rate for certain non-visit activities such as orientation. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your pay, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. #LHCJobs 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr