Amedisys

Physical Therapist

Amedisys$133K — $165K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current state license to practice physical therapy.
  • Graduate from CAPTE accredited physical therapy program.
  • Minimum one year experience in physical therapy, preferably in home health care.
  • Approval needed for <1 year experience, with mentoring or residency requirements.
  • Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

  • Help patients maintain, restore, and improve mobility and function.
  • Conduct regular reexaminations and modify treatment plans as needed.
  • Perform discharge planning for patients.
  • Document patient progress and interventions accurately.
  • Complete other assigned duties as required.

Benefits

  • $10,000 sign-on bonus for new hires.
  • Choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
  • Paid time off for work-life balance.
  • Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services annually when enrolled in Amedisys HSA plan.
  • Wellness rewards up to $500 for annual activities.
  • Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions a year.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
  • Family-friendly policies including infertility and adoption support.
Full Job Description
Overview

$10,000 Sign on Bonus

Attractive pay
  • $64.10 - $79.50 per hour

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.

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.
Learn more about Amedisys
Size
21,000 employees
Market Cap
$2.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$183.6 million
Founded
1982
5 Year Trend
+9.3%
Revenue
$2 billion
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