Home Health Physical Therapist – Sign-On Bonus

Optum; Grove (VA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus for external candidates

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Physical Therapist to help patients restore function and mobility in the home health setting in Virginia. You will work under physician-directed plans of care within an interdisciplinary care model.

This role emphasizes assessments, treatment planning, documentation, and coordination with care teams. Candidates should hold a CAPTE-accredited PT degree, a current license, CPR certification, and 1+ year of clinical experience in PT.

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 year with participation in residency or mentorship.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ year of experience in clinical assessment, documentation, and care coordination.

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

PT license

CPR certification

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Documentation

Education

CAPTE-accredited PT program

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Physical Therapist to help patients restore function and mobility in the home health setting in Virginia. You will work under physician-directed plans of care within an interdisciplinary care model.

This role emphasizes assessments, treatment planning, documentation, and coordination with care teams. Candidates should hold a CAPTE-accredited PT degree, a current license, CPR certification, and 1+ year of clinical experience in PT.