Home Health PT: Restore Mobility & Independence

Optum; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Physical Therapist to provide skilled PT services in patients' homes to promote mobility, restore function, and improve safety and independence. The PT works with patients, caregivers and the care team to support recovery and prevent hospitalizations.

You will perform 30-day reexaminations, adjust interventions as needed, and participate in discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Licensed PT in the state you work in.
• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program.
• 1+ year of physical therapy experience in home health care or equivalent.
• If <1 year, mentoring and/or residency approval may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled physical therapy in patients' homes to promote mobility and independence.
• Perform reexaminations at least every 30 days and adjust interventions.
• Discharge planning and collaboration with the care team.

Skills

Home health care experience

CPR certification

Education

CAPTE-accredited PT program

PT license (state)

CPR certification

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Physical Therapist to provide skilled PT services in patients' homes to promote mobility, restore function, and improve safety and independence. The PT works with patients, caregivers and the care team to support recovery and prevent hospitalizations.

You will perform 30-day reexaminations, adjust interventions as needed, and participate in discharge planning.