Current state license for physical therapy practice
Graduated from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program
Minimum one year of related physical therapy experience
Approval and mentoring required for those with less than one year of experience
Current CPR certification
Responsibilities
Assist patients in maintaining and improving movement and function
Conduct reexaminations at least every 30 days and adjust interventions as needed
Perform discharge planning for patients
Complete other assigned tasks as required
Benefits
Mileage reimbursement
Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth access
Paid time off
Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services under the Amedisys HSA plan
Wellness rewards up to $500 for various activities
Mental health support with five free counseling sessions
401(k) plan with company matching
Family support benefits including infertility treatment and paid family leave
Fleet vehicle program and mileage reimbursement options
Full Job Description
Overview
Physical Therapist - $10,000 Sign-on bonus!
Full-time, days from 8:00 to 5:00 pm
Mileage reimbursement
$160,000 to $173,000 salary depends on home health experience.
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.
About Amedisys
Amedisys, Inc. is an American healthcare company that provides home health, hospice and personal care services. It is one of the largest home health providers in the United States and operates in 38 states and Puerto Rico. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
