Home Health Physical Therapist, Northern Neck
About The Position
The Physical Therapist (PT) 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 position is with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses. The role offers a $20,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates. The salary range is $80,864 to $121,296 annually based on full-time employment, and pay depends on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. Benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited physical therapy educational program as set by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
- Hold a current license to practice physical therapy in the state assigned.
- Have a driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
- 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 services.
- For candidates with less than 1 year of experience, approval from regional clinical leaders is required, along with appropriate mentoring and/or participation in a residency program.
- Pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
- $20,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates.
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Job Type
Full-time
