Physical Therapist PT Home Health - Per Diem
UnitedHealth Group•Tallahassee, FL
•$82,048 - $123,072
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 therapist collaborates with patients, caregivers, and an interdisciplinary care team to support recovery, prevent hospitalizations, and improve quality of life in the home setting.
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 of assignment.
- Have at least 1 year of related physical therapy experience when entering home health care. Applicants with less than 1 year require approval from regional clinical leaders and appropriate mentoring and/or participation in a residency program.
- Hold current CPR certification.
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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase.
- 401(k) contribution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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