Physical Therapist

The most rewarding part of Physical Therapy isn't just helping patients recover. It's helping them get back to the moments that matter most.

As a Home Health Physical Therapist with Optum, you'll work one-on-one with patients in the comfort of their homes, helping them regain mobility, improve independence, and achieve their personal goals. You'll have the opportunity to deliver highly personalized care while building meaningful relationships with patients and families throughout their recovery journey.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a lasting impact while enjoying autonomy and flexibility, we'd love to talk with you.

• Deliver personalized care where patients often feel most comfortable and motivated
• Build strong, meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers
• Develop individualized treatment plans that directly support patient goals
• Enjoy greater autonomy in managing patient care and daily scheduling
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team focused on quality outcomes
• Join an organization committed to helping people live healthier lives

• Evaluate patients recovering from illness, injury, surgery, or chronic conditions
• Create and implement customized treatment plans focused on improving mobility and function
• Help patients improve strength, balance, endurance, and independence
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, home safety, and mobility strategies
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care
• Track patient progress and adjust treatment plans to support optimal outcomes

This opportunity may be a great fit for Physical Therapists who:

• Enjoy relationship-based care and meaningful patient connections
• Value flexibility and autonomy in their daily work
• Are passionate about helping patients maintain independence at home
• Want to see the direct impact of their care on patients' quality of life
• Appreciate working alongside a supportive and collaborative care team

Located in Eastern Washington, Spokane Valley offers the perfect balance of outdoor recreation, community connection, and affordability. From hiking, skiing, and lakes to a growing downtown and vibrant local culture, the area provides an exceptional lifestyle for healthcare professionals seeking both career fulfillment and personal balance.

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives. Every day, our teams work to improve health outcomes, simplify the healthcare experience, and help people access the care and resources they need to thrive.

When you join Optum, you'll be part of a culture that values compassion, innovation, collaboration, and professional growth while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Required Qualifications:

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in the state of Washington

• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation

Preferred Qualification:

• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire

Pay Range:
Annual Target Pay - $91,165 - $136,747
Hourly Pay Range - $43.83 - $65.74
Per Visit Point Pay Range - $52.60 - $78.89

Annual total cash compensation for this role assumes full-time employment (40 weekly hours) at full productivity and generally follows the range above. Total cash compensation includes earnings from per visit point pay and hourly pay and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. This role receives two types of compensation depending on the work being performed. When conducting visits, you will be paid per visit point rate compensation. Your per visit pay will be calculated by multiplying your per visit point rate by the productivity points you accrue for various types of visits. Each type of visit is assigned a certain number of productivity points that is inclusive of "direct" and "indirect" patient care activities. Visits are assigned based on patient and business needs. The number of visits performed each week will vary based on individual productivity targets and the productivity points assigned to the visits performed. You will be paid your hourly rate for certain non-visit activities such as orientation. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your pay, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, 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.

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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.

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