Physical Therapist Home Health

UnitedHealth Group•Blue Ridge, GA

3d•$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 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 role offers performance recognition, clear direction, and development opportunities. Compensation includes per-visit-point pay for visits and hourly pay for certain non-visit activities. The stated annual total cash target assumes full-time employment at 40 hours per week and full productivity; actual compensation may depend on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, productivity, and performance. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

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 assigned.
Have a driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
Hold current CPR certification.
Physical therapists entering home health care must have at least 1 year of related physical therapy experience to ensure sufficient knowledge and skills to safely provide services.
For less than 1 year of experience, approval from regional clinical leaders is required, as well as appropriate mentoring and/or participation in a residency program.

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.
Work collaboratively with patients, caregivers, and an interdisciplinary care team to support recovery, prevent hospitalizations, and improve quality of life.
Perform other duties as assigned.