Physical Therapist

Amedisys; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Family support benefits

Job summary

A leading home health services provider in Augusta, Maine, is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist to help patients improve their movement and function. This role requires a current physical therapy license and a degree from an accredited program. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of related experience and must have CPR certification. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible work conditions, and numerous benefits including health plans and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must have a current license specific to the state of Maine.
• Graduate from an accredited program recognized by CAPTE.
• One year of relevant physical therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help patients improve movement and function.
• Conduct regular reexaminations and modify treatment plans.
• Perform discharge planning and other assigned duties.

Skills

Current license to practice physical therapy

CPR certification

Related physical therapy experience

Education

Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program

Job description

Overview

Home Health Physical Therapist | Salary Range: $115,000 to $125,000

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.
• 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.