Physical Therapist PT Part Time

UnitedHealth Group•Newport, TN
•$72,352 - $108,528

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. The role provides skilled physical therapy under a physician-directed plan of care, including assessment, treatment planning, intervention, and care coordination within an interdisciplinary care model. The position works with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop and deliver individualized care, reassess patient progress, and maintain compliant clinical documentation. The organization describes a culture of caring, connecting, and growing, with opportunities for development into other roles.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program (CAPTE accredited).
  • Current, unencumbered license to practice physical therapy in the assigned state.
  • 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.

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, timely documentation in compliance with clinical, regulatory, and documentation standards.

Benefits

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