Home Health PT — Restore Mobility & Independence

Jobtome; Pineville (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401k contribution

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks a Physical Therapist to deliver skilled services in patients' homes, promoting mobility and independence while working with an interdisciplinary team. The role emphasizes recovery, preventing hospitalizations, and improving quality of life through compassionate, personalized care.

Responsibilities include improving movement, conducting reexaminations at least every 30 days, and discharge planning, with a comprehensive benefits package and

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy educational program as set by CAPTE.
• Current license to practice physical therapy.
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ related physical therapy experience for PTs entering home health care.
• If less than one year of experience, approval from regional clinical leaders and mentoring/residency participation.

Responsibilities

• Providing skilled physical therapy services to patients in their homes.
• Assist with mobility, function, strength, balance, safety and independence.
• Collaborate with patients, caregivers, and care team.
• Discharge planning and periodic reexaminations (every 30 days at minimum).

Skills

Patient care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Re-examination planning

Education

Graduate from CAPTE-accredited PT program

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, seeks a Physical Therapist to deliver skilled services in patients' homes, promoting mobility and independence while working with an interdisciplinary team. The role emphasizes recovery, preventing hospitalizations, and improving quality of life through compassionate, personalized care.

Responsibilities include improving movement, conducting reexaminations at least every 30 days, and discharge planning, with a comprehensive benefits package and