Physical Therapist, Home Health - Las Vegas, NV

UnitedHealth Group • Full-time • Las Vegas, Nevada, United States • $72,800 - $130,000 / year • 1w ago

$1,750 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

Optum NV is seeking a Physical Therapist Home Health to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide physical therapy services to patient according to physician’s plan of care. This may include, but will not be limited to assessing and evaluating therapeutic / rehabilitative / functional status, participation in the development of the total plan of care and evaluates home environment
Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and / or family caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences
Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries in a timely manner
Participates in discharge planning for patient
Supervises physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations, treat and re-evaluation patient no less than every 7th day of treatment or 21 days whichever occurs first
Maintains contact / communication with other personnel involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care
Maintain clinical competency in physical therapy practice and theory
Will participate in Agency on-call coverage as outlined in Agency policy

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

Graduate Degree from an Accredited Physical Therapy Program
Active and unrestricted Nevada Physical Therapist license
CPR certification or obtain within 30 days of hire
2+ years of experience as a Physical Therapist
Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client and/or patient sites within a designated area

Preferred Qualifications:

1+ years of Home Health experience
Experience with Electronic Medical Records Systems
Experience with OASIS documentation
Experience in a home health setting
Weekend availability

Pay 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). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

OptumCare 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.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.