Home Health Physical Therapist - Per Diem & Growth

Optum; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 87,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

comprehensive benefits package

recognition programs

equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Per Diem Physical Therapist to deliver skilled PT services in patients' homes, promoting mobility and independence. Collaborate with patients, caregivers and an interdisciplinary team to support recovery and reduce hospitalizations.

Responsibilities include patient movement improvement, periodic reexaminations, and discharge planning. Requires state PT licensure, CAPTE education, CPR, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice physical therapy in the assigned state.
• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy educational program as set by CAPTE.
• 1+ related physical therapy experience for home health care.
• If <1 year experience, approval from regional leaders with mentoring.
• Current CPR certification.

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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Related PT experience

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

PT license (state)

CAPTE-accredited PT degree

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Per Diem Physical Therapist to deliver skilled PT services in patients' homes, promoting mobility and independence. Collaborate with patients, caregivers and an interdisciplinary team to support recovery and reduce hospitalizations.

Responsibilities include patient movement improvement, periodic reexaminations, and discharge planning. Requires state PT licensure, CAPTE education, CPR, and a valid driver's license.