Home Health Physical Therapist - Restore Mobility & Independence

Optum; Tega Cay (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist to provide skilled PT services in patients' homes, promoting mobility, independence and safety. You’ll collaborate with patients, caregivers, and an interdisciplinary team to support recovery and prevent hospitalizations.

Requirements include CAPTE-accredited PT education, current state license, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of home health experience, with mentoring if less than a year.

Qualifications

• Graduation from CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program.
• Current state licensure to practice physical therapy.
• CPR certification is required.
• Mentoring or residency guidance if experience <1 year.

Responsibilities

• Help patients maintain, restore and improve movement and function.
• Conduct reexaminations at least every 30 days and plan discharge.
• Collaborate with patients, caregivers and care team; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

PATIENT CARE

Team collaboration

Assessment & evaluation

Education

CAPTE-accredited PT program

State PT license

CPR certification

Mentorship/residency option

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist to provide skilled PT services in patients' homes, promoting mobility, independence and safety. You’ll collaborate with patients, caregivers, and an interdisciplinary team to support recovery and prevent hospitalizations.

Requirements include CAPTE-accredited PT education, current state license, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of home health experience, with mentoring if less than a year.