Physical Therapist, Home Health

Job overview

The Physical Therapist, Home Health role is onsite in Kennewick, WA. Compensation is $89,376–$134,064 per year. Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services to support care at home. The therapist provides skilled care in patients’ homes to promote mobility, restore function, improve strength and balance, and support safety and independence. The role works with patients, caregivers, and an interdisciplinary team to support recovery, prevent hospitalizations, and improve quality of life.

What you'll do

• Provide skilled physical therapy in patients’ homes
• help patients maintain, restore, and improve movement, activity, and function
• provide interventions
• conduct reexaminations at least every 30 days
• modify interventions as needed
• perform discharge planning.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

physical therapist

home health

kennewick wa

optum

amedisys

full-time

day shift

$89,376–$134,064 annually

$10k bonus

physical therapy license

cpr certification

home-based patient care

mobility and rehabilitation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.

Why this role

The posting advertises a $10K bonus. Requires graduation from an accredited physical therapy program, a current state-specific physical therapy license, CPR certification, driver's license and reliable transportation, and one or more years of related experience for entry into home health; less experience requires regional clinical leader approval and mentoring or residency participation.

About the employer

Optum is hiring for this role. Industry: Home Health Care Services. Sector: 62.