PHYSICAL THERAPIST- Home Health
UnitedHealth Group•Phoenix, AZ
•$85,120 - $127,680
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.
Requirements
- Current license to practice physical therapy in the state where assigned to work.
- Graduate from a physical therapy educational program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
- At least one year of related physical therapy experience for physical therapists entering home health care, to ensure sufficient knowledge and skills to safely provide services.
- If experience is less than one year, approval from regional clinical leaders is required, along with appropriate mentoring and/or participation in a residency program.
- Current CPR certification.
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, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase.
- 401(k) contribution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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