Home Health PT - Weekend Schedule & Growth

UnitedHealth Group; Jefferson City (TN); On-site; USD 77,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group (Amedisys, part of the Optum family) is seeking a Physical Therapist – HAC to help patients regain function, mobility, and quality of life in home health settings. You will perform skilled PT services under a physician-directed plan of care, including assessment, treatment planning, intervention, and care coordination within an interdisciplinary team.

You will join a supportive environment that values clinical excellence, ongoing reassessment, and collaboration with physicians

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered license to practice physical therapy in the assigned state.
• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program (CAPTE accredited)
• Current CPR certification
• 1+ year of experience in physical therapy; OR less than one (1) year with participation in an approved residency or mentorship program
• 1+ year of experience in clinical assessment, documentation, and care coordination
• Driver's License and access to reliable transportation

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

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

CAPTE-accredited PT program

PT license in state

Job description

UnitedHealth Group (Amedisys, part of the Optum family) is seeking a Physical Therapist – HAC to help patients regain function, mobility, and quality of life in home health settings. You will perform skilled PT services under a physician-directed plan of care, including assessment, treatment planning, intervention, and care coordination within an interdisciplinary team.

You will join a supportive environment that values clinical excellence, ongoing reassessment, and collaboration with physicians