Physical Therapist

Explore exciting opportunities with Cape Fear Valley Home Health, a proud part of LHC Group and the Optum family of businesses. We are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our valued team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, and our communities. Join us and embrace a culture of caring, connecting, and growing together.

As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you will play a vital role in completing assessments and evaluations of patient care needs related to functional status, mobility, endurance, stamina, pain, and other medical conditions. You will help determine a comprehensive treatment plan, perform targeted interventions, and continuously evaluate patient progress.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Evaluating the patient’s functional status and physical therapy needs, and assisting the physician in developing the therapy plan of care.
• Providing services within the scope of practice defined by state laws and in coordination with the broader health care team.
• Observing and reporting the patient’s response to treatment and any condition changes to the supervising nurse or physician.
• Treating patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and maintain maximum functioning using acceptable practice standards.
• Instructing patients, families, caregivers, and team members regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and goal progress.
• Visiting patients according to the Plan of Treatment, completing progress notes for each visit, and submitting documentation per LHC policy.
• Completing patient evaluations, establishing the physical therapy plan of care within state guidelines, and reporting outcomes and anticipated care frequency.

Required Qualifications:

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in the state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, along with access to a dependable vehicle or reliable transportation.
• Ability to function professionally in any home environment regardless of the client’s age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.

Compensation and Benefits:

• An hourly pay range from $34.23 to $61.15 per hour based on full-time employment, with pay determined by factors such as local labor markets, education, experience, and certifications.
• A $5,000 sign-on bonus available for external candidates.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contributions, subject to eligibility requirements.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to a drug-free workplace, and candidates are required to pass a drug test prior to beginning employment. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply and join our mission to help people live healthier lives.