Physical Therapist

UnitedHealth Group•Staunton, VA

8d•$80,864 - $121,296

About The Position

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. 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 involves collaboration with patients, caregivers, and an interdisciplinary care team to support recovery, prevent hospitalizations, and improve quality of life in the home setting. The position offers development opportunities and performance recognition. The role is full-time and pays $80,864 to $121,296 annually, with pay based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

Graduate from a physical therapy educational program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
Hold a current physical therapy license for the state where assigned to work.
Hold current CPR certification.
Have at least 1 year of related physical therapy experience when entering home health care to ensure knowledge and skills are sufficient to safely provide services. Candidates with less than 1 year of experience require approval from regional clinical leaders and appropriate mentoring and/or participation in a residency program.
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.