Physical Therapist, Home Health
Company: Optum
Location: Olympia
Posted on: February 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Explore opportunities with Olympia Assured Home
Health, 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 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 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: - Current
Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice - 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 Preferred Qualifications: -
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously - Able to work
independently - Good communication, writing, and organizational
skills /n /nPay 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 hourly pay for
this role will range from $34.23 to $61.15 per hour based on
full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as
applicable. /n LHCJobs At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to
help people live healthier lives and make the health system work
better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender,
sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to
live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too
many barriers to good health which are disproportionately
experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups
and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our
impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable
care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes
- an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. 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.
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