<p>A PRN Physical Therapist opportunity in Palatka, Florida with a well-established home health organization operating under the Optum/UnitedHealth Group umbrella. This role places a licensed PT directly in patients' homes across the Palatka service area, carrying full evaluation-to-discharge responsibility within a collaborative, multidisciplinary care model. The per-visit compensation structure rewards productivity, and the PRN schedule offers meaningful flexibility for clinicians seeking supplemental or variable-hour work in a clinically rich home health environment.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Per-visit point rate of $39.45–$59.17 per visit point, with total cash calculated by multiplying the rate by productivity points accrued across visit types</li> <li>Hourly rate of $47.34–$71.00 for non-visit activities such as orientation and administrative time</li> <li>Annualized total cash target of $82,048–$123,072 (based on full-time equivalent productivity benchmarks)</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package available subject to eligibility requirements</li> <li>Employee stock purchase plan and 401(k) contribution program</li> <li>Recognition and performance reward programs</li> <li>CPR certification support — completion within 90 days of hire is accepted</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Home health setting — all patient care delivered in the patient's residence across the Palatka, FL service area</li> <li>PRN engagement with visit volume varying week to week based on patient census and individual productivity targets</li> <li>Full evaluation responsibility: functional status assessment, mobility, endurance/stamina, pain, and related medical conditions</li> <li>Develops and executes the PT plan of care within state-specific Florida guidelines and in coordination with the supervising nurse and treating physician</li> <li>Performs therapeutic interventions targeting pain relief, functional restoration, and maintenance of maximum function using accepted standards of practice</li> <li>Documents a progress note for every visit and submits per organizational policy; completes all evaluations and reports outcomes, goals, and projected frequency of care</li> <li>Provides patient and caregiver education on the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward established goals</li> <li>Observes and reports changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse and/or physician in real time</li> <li>Serves a diverse patient population regardless of age, background, or socioeconomic status across varied home environments</li> <li>Part of a post-acute care network with national infrastructure, subspecialty coordination, and established clinical protocols</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active Physical Therapy license in the state of Florida — required at time of hire</li> <li>Completion of an accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT or equivalent)</li> <li>Valid driver's license with current vehicle insurance and access to a dependable personal vehicle, or reliable access to public transportation</li> <li>Current CPR certification preferred; must be obtained within 90 days of hire if not already held</li> <li>Ability to function independently across a wide range of home environments and patient acuity levels</li> <li>Must pass a pre-employment drug screening</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Palatka is a small river city situated along the St. Johns River in northeast Florida, roughly 60 miles southwest of Jacksonville and 55 miles from Daytona Beach — giving residents easy access to major metro amenities while enjoying a quieter, lower cost-of-living lifestyle. The area is known for its natural beauty, including the Ravine Gardens State Park, abundant fishing and boating on the St. Johns, and proximity to Florida's Atlantic coast beaches. Palatka's tight-knit community, affordable housing, and year-round warm climate make it a practical and appealing base for clinicians who value outdoor recreation and a manageable pace of life.</p>