Weekend Home Health Physical Therapist

Optum; Jefferson City (TN); On-site; USD 77,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Optum, through its Amedisys home health family, seeks a Physical Therapist HAC to help patients restore function and mobility under a physician-directed plan of care in a collaborative team setting.

You will perform assessments, develop plans, deliver interventions, and coordinate care with physicians. Licensure, CAPTE-accredited training, CPR, and 1+ year experience are required, with a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered license to practice physical therapy in the assigned state.
• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program (CAPTE accredited).
• Current CPR certification.
• 1+ year of experience in physical therapy; OR less than one (1) year with participation in an approved residency or mentorship program
• 1+ year of experience in clinical assessment, documentation, and care coordination
• Driver's License and access to reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized physical therapy plans of care in collaboration with physicians
• Provide skilled physical therapy interventions and modify treatment plans based on patient progress and clinical needs
• Perform ongoing reassessments, including weekly evaluations, to support care planning and physician coordination
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and communicate patient progress and condition changes
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with clinical, regulatory, and documentation standards

Skills

CPR certification

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

CAPTE-accredited PT program

Job description

Optum, through its Amedisys home health family, seeks a Physical Therapist HAC to help patients restore function and mobility under a physician-directed plan of care in a collaborative team setting.

You will perform assessments, develop plans, deliver interventions, and coordinate care with physicians. Licensure, CAPTE-accredited training, CPR, and 1+ year experience are required, with a valid driver’s license.