Physical Therapist

Amedisys; Augusta (GA); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Paid time off

HSA plan

Wellness rewards

Mental health support

401(k) match

Family leave

Job summary

Amedisys is seeking a Part-Time Physical Therapist to join our home health team, delivering skilled PT services to patients in their homes in Augusta, GA. You will assess, plan and execute treatment, re-evaluate progress every 30 days, and coordinate discharge planning with care teams.

We offer mileage reimbursement and a comprehensive benefit package with flexible scheduling to support patient-centered care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice physical therapy in the assigned state.
• Graduate from an accredited PT program per CAPTE.
• One year of home health PT experience preferred; mentoring may be required for less experience.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Help patients maintain, restore and improve movement, activity and function.
• Provide interventions, conduct reexaminations at least every 30 days, adjust plans as needed, discharge planning.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Licensed PT

CPR certification

Home health experience

Patient care

Education

CAPTE-accredited PT program

Job description

Overview

Part Time Position

Mileage Reimbursement

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.

Attractive pay

• $72-$88 Base Rate (Converting to Per Visit)

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.