Physical Therapist, PT
Optum · Dallas, TX
About this job
Explore opportunities with DFW Home Health, a part of LHC Group and a trusted member of the Optum family of businesses. Located in Dallas, TX, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best while fostering meaningful connections with patients, families, and our community. Join our team and embrace a culture centered on caring, connecting, and growing together.
As a Physical Therapist (PT), you will play a vital role in providing patient-centered care and evaluation within a home health setting. While our broader clinical teams address various aspects of patient rehabilitation, your focus will be on delivering professional physical therapy services that align with established plans of care and support optimal patient recovery and mobility.
Primary responsibilities generally include:
- Evaluating patient levels of function using appropriate assessments and diagnostic tests
- Assisting physicians and the healthcare team in the development and implementation of individualized therapy plans of care
- Providing physical therapy interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient’s functional mobility and overall well-being
- Observing, recording, and reporting patient responses to treatment and any changes in condition to the supervising nurse and/or physician
- Instructing patients, family members, caregivers, and other members of the healthcare team in supportive physical therapy techniques
- Participating in a weekend rotation as part of ongoing patient care delivery
Required qualifications for this role:
- Appropriate state licensure in therapy in the state of residence
- Current CPR certification
- Current driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
- Availability to work a weekend rotation
Compensation for this role ranges from $34.23 to $61.15 per hour based on full-time employment, with exact pay determined by factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. Eligible team members may also have access to a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase options, and 401(k) contributions.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. Qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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