What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Physical Therapist position at UnitedHealth Group?
Explore opportunities at The Corvallis Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. For more than 75 years, our multi-specialty group has been committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients and fulfilling careers to our team members. As a leading clinic in Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley, we serve more than a quarter-million people with offices in Corvallis, Albany and Philomath. Join a team that empowers you from the start and values work-life balance, teamwork and trust. We offer comprehensive benefits and competitive pay. Elevate your career with us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The Physical Therapist organizes and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy programs to restore optimal movement and function, decrease pain and prevent disability related to injury, disease, or loss of body part.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Will participate and maintain a culture within The Corvallis Clinic consistent with the content outlined in the Service and Behavioral Standards document. To this end, employee will be expected to read, have familiarity, and embrace the principles contained within
- Demonstrates proficiency in evaluation and treatment of neuromusculoskeletal dysfunctions by appropriate testing and application of accepted treatment techniques, such as exercise and manual therapy
- Safe and correct use of all therapeutic equipment, including modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation and iontophoresis, exercise equipment, and any testing equipment used for evaluations
- Delegates appropriate treatments to assistants/aides and monitor patient progress
- Participates in clinic educational functions, such as in-services, pre-therapy student mentoring, or clinical instructor for therapy student affiliations. Attend minimum of one continuing education course per year
- Maintains accurate patient files, including history, treatment, outcome, and conferences. Submit appropriate changes and necessary forms to Business Services within time frame established by Corvallis Clinic policy
- Assists in upkeep and organization of department, including supplies, treatment/administrative areas, and equipment
- Coordinates scheduling of patient appointments with receptionists
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:
- Graduate of accredited physical therapy program
- Current Oregon state license or willing to obtain once hired
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to complete BLS certification within 90 days of hire
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1 years of experience in a similar clinical setting
- Familiarity with manual therapy techniques
- Ability to work compatibly with physicians, staff members, and patients
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.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
