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 works collaboratively with patients, caregivers, and an interdisciplinary care team to support recovery, prevent hospitalizations, and improve quality of life in the home setting. The schedule is PRN as needed for overflow and PTO coverage, including Saturdays. Compensation is based on per-visit-point pay for visits and hourly pay for certain non-visit activities, such as orientation. The listed annual total cash compensation assumes full-time employment at 40 hours per week and full productivity; actual compensation depends on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, productivity, and performance. The employer offers a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, an equity stock purchase plan, and a 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment. The organization states a commitment to an inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity and drug-free workplace.
Requirements
- Graduate from a physical therapy educational program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
- Hold a current physical therapy license for the state assigned.
- Hold current CPR certification.
- Have at least 1 year of related physical therapy experience when entering home health care to ensure sufficient knowledge and skills to safely provide physical therapy services.
- If experience is less than 1 year, obtain approval from regional clinical leaders and receive appropriate mentoring and/or participate in a residency program.
- 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.
- Perform discharge planning.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Collaborate with patients, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary care team to support recovery, prevent hospitalizations, and improve quality of life in the home setting.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase plan.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
