Physical Therapist PT Part Time

UnitedHealth Group•Jefferson City, TN

1d•$76,608 - $114,912

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 assessment, treatment planning, intervention, and care coordination within an interdisciplinary care model. The schedule is part time, two days per week, with Saturday admissions as needed.

Requirements

Current, unencumbered license to practice physical therapy in the assigned state.
Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program (CAPTE accredited).
Current CPR certification.
At least 1 year of physical therapy experience, or less than 1 year with participation in an approved residency or mentorship program.
At least 1 year of experience in clinical assessment, documentation, and care coordination.
Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.

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 condition changes.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with clinical, regulatory, and documentation standards.