Home Health PT - Restore Mobility at Home

Optum; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Physical Therapist to deliver skilled services in patients' homes. You will promote mobility, restore function, and improve safety and independence, working with an interdisciplinary team.

The role requires CAPTE-accredited education, an active state license, CPR certification, and 1+ year in home health; mentoring is available for less experienced clinicians.

Qualifications

• Graduate from CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program.
• Current license to practice physical therapy in the assigned state.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ years of home health physical therapy experience.
• If <1 year, approval from regional clinical leaders and mentoring or residency participation.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled physical therapy services to patients in their homes to promote mobility and independence.
• Collaborate with patients, caregivers, and care team to support recovery and prevent hospitalizations.
• Perform reexaminations at least every 30 days and discharge planning.

Skills

Home health PT experience

CPR certification

Education

CAPTE-accredited PT program

State PT license

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Physical Therapist to deliver skilled services in patients' homes. You will promote mobility, restore function, and improve safety and independence, working with an interdisciplinary team.

The role requires CAPTE-accredited education, an active state license, CPR certification, and 1+ year in home health; mentoring is available for less experienced clinicians.