PT Physical Therapist Home Health
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 services to patients in their homes to promote mobility, restore function, improve strength and balance, and enhance safety and independence. The role works collaboratively with patients, caregivers, and an interdisciplinary care team to support recovery, help prevent hospitalizations, and improve quality of life in the home setting. The role offers pay through per-visit-point compensation for visits and hourly compensation for certain non-visit activities. The stated annual total cash target range assumes full-time employment at 40 weekly hours and full productivity; actual compensation depends on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, productivity, and performance. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- Current license to practice physical therapy in the state assigned.
- 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.
- 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 and perform discharge planning.
- 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.
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