Physical Therapist

UnitedHealth Group • Gray, GA

4d • $82,048 - $123,072 • Onsite

About The Position

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The Per Diem Physical Therapist provides skilled physical therapy 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.

The position includes providing interventions, conducting reexaminations at least every 30 days, modifying interventions as needed, and performing discharge planning. Compensation includes per-visit-point pay for visits and hourly pay for certain non-visit activities. The stated annual total cash target assumes full-time employment at 40 hours per week and full productivity; actual compensation may vary based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, productivity, and performance. The role is described as per diem.

Requirements

• Current physical therapy license for the state in which the employee is assigned to work.
• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy educational program recognized by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
• At least 1 year of related physical therapy experience for physical therapists entering home health care. Candidates with less than 1 year of experience require approval from regional clinical leaders and appropriate mentoring and/or participation in a residency program.
• Current CPR certification.
• Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Responsibilities

• Help patients maintain, restore, and improve movement, activity, and function.
• Provide skilled physical therapy interventions in patients’ homes.
• Conduct reexaminations at least every 30 days.
• Modify interventions as necessary.
• Perform discharge planning.
• Collaborate with patients, caregivers, and an interdisciplinary care team to support recovery, prevent hospitalizations, and improve quality of life.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level