Physical Therapist PT Home Health

Amedisys; Vidalia (GA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid time off

Wellness rewards

Mental health support

401(k) with company match

Family care resources

Job summary

Amedisys in Vidalia, GA is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for home health care. You will assess patients, design interventions to improve movement and function, conduct reexaminations every 30 days, and discharge planning as needed.

Join a company offering flexible benefits, PTO, wellness rewards, mental health support, 401(k) with company match, and family care resources. Excellent teamwork and patient-centered care are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice physical therapy in the state assigned (GA).
• Graduate from CAPTE-accredited PT program.
• At least 1 year of related PT experience in home health care; mentoring if less than 1 year.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

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

Education

CAPTE-accredited PT program

GA Physical Therapy License

Job description

Overview

• $70-$80 Base Rate (Converting to Per Visit)

What's in it for you

• A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.


• Paid time off.


• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.


• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa services, gym memberships, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*


• Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys 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.

Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status.

*To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.

Why Amedisys?

• Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.


• Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.


• Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.


• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes.

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.