Physical Therapist

Amedisys, Inc.; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 96,432 - 112,963; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Telehealth access

Paid time off

Wellness rewards

Mental health support

401(k)

Family benefits

Fleet vehicle

Job summary

Amedisys, Inc. is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist to support patients in their homes. You will help customers improve movement and function, conducting periodic reexaminations and adjusting care plans as needed.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to contribute to patient recovery in the comfort of their homes. Prior home health or pediatric experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice physical therapy in the assigned state.
• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program per CAPTE.
• One year of home health PT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Accredited PT program (CAPTE)

Job description

Overview

Part-time days. 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

$70 - $82

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.