Home Health Physical Therapist - Restore Mobility at Home

Optum; Oak Ridge (FL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Physical Therapist to deliver skilled PT services in patients' homes. You will promote mobility, restore function, and enhance safety with a collaborative care team.

Responsibilities include periodic reexaminations, adjusting interventions, and discharge planning, while working with patients and caregivers to improve quality of life in the home setting. This role requires CAPTE-accredited education and active licensure.

Qualifications

• Graduate from CAPTE-accredited PT program.
• Current license to practice physical therapy in the assigned state.
• Driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ year of home health PT experience; if <1 year, regional approval and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled PT services in patients' homes to promote mobility, restore function, and improve safety.
• Perform reexaminations at least every 30 days, modify interventions as needed, and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with patients, caregivers and the care team to support recovery and reduce hospitalizations.

Skills

CPR certification

Home health experience

Education

CAPTE-accredited PT program

Current PT license in state

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Physical Therapist to deliver skilled PT services in patients' homes. You will promote mobility, restore function, and enhance safety with a collaborative care team.

Responsibilities include periodic reexaminations, adjusting interventions, and discharge planning, while working with patients and caregivers to improve quality of life in the home setting. This role requires CAPTE-accredited education and active licensure.