Physical Therapist
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 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. The salary range is $80,864 to $121,296 annually based on full-time employment. Pay depends on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited physical therapy educational program as set by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
- Hold a current physical therapy license specific to the state assigned.
- Hold current CPR certification.
- Have at least 1 year of related physical therapy experience when entering home health care to ensure skills and knowledge are sufficient to safely provide services.
- For candidates with less than 1 year of experience, approval from regional clinical leaders and appropriate mentoring and/or participation in a residency program are required.
- Have a 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 and conduct reexaminations at least every 30 days.
- Modify interventions as necessary.
- Perform discharge planning.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401(k) contribution
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Job Type
Full-time
