PT Physical Therapist Home Health
Listed compensation
$77k-$115k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
$10,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates
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
- Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation
Preferred Qualifications
- 1+ year of experience in home health, hospital-at-home, or community-based therapy settings
- 1+ year 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 $76,608 to $114,912 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
The physical therapist provides skilled therapy services in a home health setting, including patient assessments, treatment planning, and intervention. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and maintain accurate clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current, unencumbered physical therapy license and have graduated from an accredited physical therapy program. At least one year of experience in clinical assessment and care coordination is required, along with a valid driver's license and CPR certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Georgia, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (474 salary observations; 2,235 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,948 salary observations; 63,515 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$96k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $99k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $77k–$115k | Physical Therapy median $88k (middle half $83k–$94k)886 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Georgia vs national | $89k median in Georgia | $94k nationally (−5%)474 state / 12,948 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$99k in purchasing power | Georgia index 96.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Georgia | 893 active | 21,716 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 44% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $10k sign-on | Georgia Physical Therapist listings: 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 30% offer loan repayment924 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,764 in the last 30 days | 4,433 the 30 days before (+75%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| UnitedHealth Group | silver tier, 71/100 | Top Employers work-life index1,666 active listings |
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