Physical Therapist- Fairview Heights, IL - $10,000 sign on !

Overview $10,000 Sign on for external applicants. Explore opportunities with Mederi Care Tenders, 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 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 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 Required Qualifications Current Physical Therapy licensure in the state of IL 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 and Benefits Annual Target Pay: $91,165 – $136,747 Per Visit Point Pay Range: $43.83 – $65.74 Hourly Pay Range: $52.60 – $78.89 Annual total cash compensation assumes full-time employment (40 weekly hours) at full productivity and may vary based on local labor markets, education, experience, and performance. Total cash compensation includes earnings from per visit point pay and hourly pay. You will be paid per visit point rate for visits, with productivity points assigned to each type of visit. Non-visit activities such as orientation may be paid at the hourly rate. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and incentives such as stock purchase and 401(k) contributions (eligibility requirements apply). Company statements: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered 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 applicable laws. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace; candidates may be required to pass a drug test prior to employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Optum