Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$85k-$128k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Explore opportunities with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses. We provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home.
Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The Physical Therapist – HAC is responsible for helping patients restore function, improve mobility, and enhance overall quality of life. This role provides skilled physical therapy services under a physician-directed plan of care, including assessment, treatment planning, intervention, and care coordination within an interdisciplinary care model.
Primary 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
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required 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
Preferred Qualifications
- 1+ years of experience in home health, hospital-at-home, or community-based therapy settings
- 1+ years of experience working within interdisciplinary healthcare teams
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $85,120 to $127,680 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Key Responsibilities
Assess patients and develop individualized physical therapy plans in collaboration with physicians, then provide and adjust skilled interventions based on progress and clinical needs. Conduct ongoing reassessments, coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams, communicate changes in patient condition, and maintain accurate documentation.
Requirements
Requires an active, unencumbered physical therapy license in the assigned state, graduation from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program, and current CPR certification. Candidates need at least one year of physical therapy experience, or less than one year with an approved residency or mentorship, plus at least one year of experience in clinical assessment, documentation, and care coordination.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
In Pennsylvania, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (444 salary observations; 2,255 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,227 salary observations; 58,316 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania vs national | $91k median in Pennsylvania | $94k nationally (−3%)444 state / 15,227 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$109k in purchasing power | Pennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Pennsylvania | 925 active | 21,817 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| UnitedHealth Group | silver tier, 74/100 | Top Employers work-life index1,465 active listings |
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