Amedisys, Inc.·Dalton, Georgia
The Physical Therapist is responsible for helping patients maintain and improve movement, activity, and function within their homes. Key duties include providing interventions, conducting regular reexaminations, and managing discharge planning.
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.
Candidates must hold a current state license to practice physical therapy and have graduated from a CAPTE-accredited program. A current CPR certification is required, and one year of related experience is preferred for those entering home health care.
Market context
In Georgia, home health physical therapist roles are often driven by ongoing demand for in-home rehabilitation and post-acute care, especially for patients who need treatment outside a clinic setting. These positions are competitive because employers typically look for a current Georgia PT license, a CAPTE-accredited degree, CPR certification, and prior related experience; mileage reimbursement and benefits like PTO and 401(k) match can also matter. Before applying, confirm your licensure, CPR status, and home health experience, and note that the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time.
