Physical Therapist PT Part Time Weekends
About The Position
The Physical Therapist provides skilled physical therapy services to patients in their homes to promote mobility, restore function, improve strength and balance, and enhance safety and independence. The role collaborates with patients, caregivers, and an interdisciplinary care team to support recovery, prevent hospitalizations, and improve quality of life in the home setting. Amedisys is part of the Optum family of businesses and provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The company describes its culture as focused on caring, connecting, and growing. Employees may receive development opportunities for other roles. The role is listed as part time and weekends; the stated annual salary range of $76,608 to $114,912 is based on full-time employment.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited physical therapy educational program recognized by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
- Hold a current physical therapy license for the state assigned.
- Current CPR certification.
- At least one year of related physical therapy experience for PTs entering home health care to ensure sufficient knowledge and skills to safely provide services. For those with less than one year of experience, regional clinical leader approval and appropriate mentoring and/or participation in a residency program are required.
- Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
- Pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Responsibilities
- Help patients maintain, restore, and improve movement, activity, and function.
- Provide interventions, conduct reexaminations at least every 30 days, modify interventions as necessary, and perform discharge planning.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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.
- Development opportunities for other roles.
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Job Type
Part-time
