Physical Therapist

UnitedHealth Group • Niagara Falls, NY

6d • $85,120 - $127,680

About The Position

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The Physical Therapist – HAC helps patients restore function, improve mobility, and enhance quality of life by providing skilled physical therapy under a physician-directed plan of care. The role includes patient assessment, treatment planning and intervention, and care coordination within an interdisciplinary care model.

The position offers development opportunities and is part of an inclusive workplace focused on helping people live healthier lives and improving the health system. Applicants must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Requirements

• Current, unencumbered license to practice physical therapy in the assigned state.
• Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program.
• At least 1 year of physical therapy experience, or less than 1 year with participation in an approved residency or mentorship program.
• Current CPR certification.
• At least 1 year of experience in clinical assessment, documentation, and care coordination.
• Must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of experience in home health, hospital-at-home, or community-based therapy settings.
• At least 1 year of experience working within interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized physical therapy plans of care in collaboration with physicians.
• Provide skilled physical therapy interventions and modify treatment plans based on patient progress and clinical needs.
• Perform ongoing reassessments, including weekly evaluations, to support care planning and physician coordination.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and communicate patient progress and changes in condition.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with clinical, regulatory, and documentation standards.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
• 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time