Physical Therapist Waycross GA FT
About The Position
The Physical Therapist – HAC helps patients restore function, improve mobility, and enhance quality of life. The role provides skilled physical therapy services under a physician-directed plan of care, including assessment, treatment planning, intervention, and care coordination within an interdisciplinary care model. The position is with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, providing home health, hospice, and community-based services. The role includes conducting comprehensive assessments, developing individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians, providing and adjusting therapy interventions according to patient progress, performing ongoing reassessments, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams, and maintaining accurate documentation. The posted salary range is $76,608 to $114,912 annually based on full-time employment. External candidates are offered a $15,000 sign-on bonus, subject to the terms of the offer.
Requirements
- Current, unencumbered license to practice physical therapy in the assigned state.
- Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program.
- Current CPR certification.
- At least one year of physical therapy experience, or less than one year with participation in an approved residency or mentorship program.
- At least one year of experience in clinical assessment, documentation, and care coordination.
- Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience in home health, hospital-at-home, or community-based therapy settings.
- At least one year of experience working within interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized physical therapy plans of care in collaboration with physicians.
- Provide skilled physical therapy interventions and modify treatment plans based on patient progress and clinical needs.
- Perform ongoing reassessments, including weekly evaluations, to support care planning and physician coordination.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and communicate patient progress and changes in condition.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with clinical, regulatory, and documentation standards.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase plan.
- 401(k) contribution.
- $15,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates.
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Job Type
Full-time
