Physical Therapist

MaineGuide; Augusta (ME); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $7,500

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Health insurance (PPO or HSA)

Job summary

Amedisys is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist to deliver skilled PT services in patients' homes across Maine. The role emphasizes improving movement and functional outcomes, with ongoing reexaminations and discharge planning as patients progress.

The position offers a $7,500 sign-on bonus and a salary range of $115,000–$125,000, reflecting the cost of labor across U.S. markets. Join a trusted leader in home health and hospice care.

Qualifications

• Licensed physical therapist (state) in good standing.
• Graduate from CAPTE-accredited PT program.
• At least 1 year of home health PT experience recommended; less than 1 year requires mentoring/approval.

Responsibilities

• Help patients maintain, restore and improve movement and function.
• Perform reexaminations at least every 30 days and adjust interventions as needed.
• Discharge planning and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Post-licensure clinical experience

CPR certification

Education

CAPTE-accredited PT program

PT license (state)

Job description

Overview

$7,500 Sign-On Bonus

Home Health Physical Therapist

Salary Range: $115,000 to $125,000

Make a difference every day as an Amedisys Physical Therapist

Join Amedisys-one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.-where flexibility, purpose and growth come together to help patients heal where they feel most comfortable, at home.

What's in it for you

• Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with Amedisys HSA plan.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for activities-use for spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
• Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance program.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.
• And more.

*Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.

*Participation requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for helping patients maintain, restore and improve movement, activity and function.
• Provides interventions, conducts reexaminations (every 30 days, at minimum), modifies interventions as necessary, and performs discharge planning.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice physical therapy specific to the state you're assigned to work in.
• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy educational program as set by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
• One year related physical therapy experience for PTs entering home health care to ensure that knowledge and skills are sufficient to safely provide physical therapy services to patients.
• If less than one year of experience, approval from regional clinical leaders is required as well as appropriate mentoring and/or participating in a residency program.
• Current CPR certification.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.