Physical Therapist PT PRN
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 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 offers per-visit-point and hourly compensation, depending on the work performed. Visits are assigned according to patient and business needs, and weekly visit volume varies based on productivity targets and the points assigned to visits. Hourly pay applies to certain non-visit activities, such as orientation. The listed annual total cash range assumes full-time employment at 40 hours per week and full productivity; actual compensation may depend on factors including local labor markets, education, and work experience.
Requirements
- Current physical therapy license valid in the state where assigned to work.
- Graduate of a physical therapy educational program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
- At least 1 year of related physical therapy experience for PTs entering home health care; candidates with less than 1 year 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 physical therapy 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, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
