Home Health Physical Therapist: Interdisciplinary Care Growth

Jobtome; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Physical Therapist - HAC to restore function and mobility and to enhance quality of life. You will provide skilled PT services under a physician-directed plan of care, coordinating with an interdisciplinary team in home health, hospice, or community settings.

Primary duties include comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, ongoing reassessments, and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered license to practice physical therapy in the assigned state.
• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program (CAPTE accredited)
• 1+ year of experience in physical therapy; OR less than one (1) year with participation in an approved residency or mentorship program
• Current CPR certification
• 1+ year of experience in clinical assessment, documentation, and care coordination
• Driver's License and access to reliable transportation

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 condition changes
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with clinical, regulatory, and documentation standards

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Care coordination

CPR certification

Education

CAPTE accredited PT program

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Physical Therapist - HAC to restore function and mobility and to enhance quality of life. You will provide skilled PT services under a physician-directed plan of care, coordinating with an interdisciplinary team in home health, hospice, or community settings.

Primary duties include comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, ongoing reassessments, and accurate documentation.