UnitedHealth Group·Covington, Louisiana
Conduct assessments and evaluations of patient functional status, mobility, and pain to develop and implement personalized treatment plans. Monitor patient progress and coordinate care with physicians and other healthcare team members to enhance patient well-being.
Explore opportunities with Ochsner Home Health of Covington, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide.
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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 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 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.
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.
Must possess a current Physical Therapy license in the state of practice, a valid driver's license, and vehicle insurance. CPR certification is preferred or must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
Market context
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