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Las Vegas, Nevada

Physical Therapist Home Health

Physical TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$73k-$130k

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Job Description

$1,750 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

Optum NV is seeking a Physical Therapist Home Health to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim.

We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home.

Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone.

Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services to patient according to physician’s plan of care. This may include, but will not be limited to assessing and evaluating therapeutic / rehabilitative / functional status, participation in the development of the total plan of care and evaluates home environment

Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and / or family caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences

Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries in a timely manner

Participates in Discharge Planning for Patient

Supervises physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations, treat and re-evaluation patient no less than every 7th day of treatment or 21 days whichever occurs first

Maintains contact / communication with other personnel involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care

  • Maintain clinical competency in physical therapy practice and theory
  • Will participate in Agency on-call coverage as outlined in Agency policy

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 Degree from an Accredited Physical Therapy Program
  • Active and unrestricted Nevada Physical Therapist license
  • CPR certification or obtain within 30 days of hire
  • 2+ years of experience as a Physical Therapist

Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client and/or patient sites within a designated area

Preferred Qualifications

  • 1+ years of Home Health experience
  • Experience with Electronic Medical Records Systems
  • Experience with OASIS documentation
  • Experience in a home health setting

Weekend Availability

Pay 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 salary for this role will range from $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

OptumCare 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.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services to patients in their homes according to the physician's plan of care. Coordinate with other care personnel, supervise physical therapy assistants, and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Requires a graduate degree from an accredited physical therapy program and an active, unrestricted Nevada Physical Therapist license. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience and access to reliable transportation for travel to patient sites.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient assessmentRehabilitative careHome health careSupervisionPatient educationCare coordination

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

In Nevada, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$103k (102 salary observations; 288 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,279 salary observations; 59,207 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Nevada?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$73k–$130kPhysical Therapy median $94k (middle half $88k–$103k)311 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Nevada vs national$103k median in Nevada$94k nationally (+10%)102 state / 11,279 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$101k in purchasing powerNevada index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Nevada130 active22,213 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 56% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$2k sign-onNevada Physical Therapist listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 11% offer loan repayment142 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$101k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

31 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

31 jobs · 14 employers
8
<$105k
13
$105k-120k
2
$120k
2
$135k-150k
6
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
45% this job
CME allowance
42%
Loan repayment
10%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$165,000
#2

Physical Therapist (PT) Home Health | $150,000 Annual Salary (Redding)

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$150k-$160k
#3

Physical Therapist

$130k-$160k
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

$150k
+ 29 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.2
Better work-life than 40% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,954 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About UnitedHealth Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Eden Prairie , Minnesota
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
$1,750 sign-on bonus

Living in Las Vegas

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$401k≈ 5.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,700/mo≈ 28% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.