Physical Therapist (Home Health Care)

About the role

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, is looking for a Physical Therapist (HAC) in the York County/Dover area. The therapist helps patients restore function, improve mobility and enhance quality of life, delivering skilled physical therapy under a physician-directed plan of care within an interdisciplinary model.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized physical therapy plans of care with physicians
• Provide skilled physical therapy interventions and adjust treatment plans as patients progress
• Perform ongoing reassessments, including weekly evaluations, to support care planning and physician coordination
• Work with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and share updates on patient progress and condition changes
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in line with clinical, regulatory and documentation standards

Required profile

• Current, unencumbered license to practice physical therapy in the assigned state
• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program (CAPTE)
• 1+ year of physical therapy experience, or less than 1 year with an approved residency or mentorship program
• 1+ year of experience in clinical assessment, documentation and care coordination
• Current CPR certification
• Driver's license and access to reliable transportation
• Preferred: 1+ year in home health, hospital-at-home or community-based therapy, and 1+ year in interdisciplinary healthcare teams

What we offer

• Salary of $85,120 to $127,680 per year for full-time employment, depending on factors such as local market, education and experience
• Comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (subject to eligibility)