<p>A home health Physical Therapist opportunity in Inverness, Florida — serving patients across Citrus County through a nationally recognized post-acute care network integrated within the Optum/UnitedHealth Group family. This role is available full-time, part-time, or PRN, offering genuine schedule flexibility alongside a transparent, dual-track compensation model that rewards clinical productivity. Clinicians who thrive in autonomous, community-based practice and want to make a direct, measurable impact on patient function and independence will find this role well-suited to their goals.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Annual total cash target: $82,048 – $123,072 (full-time, full productivity); compensation scales with visit volume and performance over time</li> <li>Dual compensation structure: per-visit point rate ($47.34 – $71.00 per visit point) for all patient visits; hourly rate ($39.45 – $59.17/hr) for non-visit activities such as orientation</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage (eligibility requirements apply)</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution</li> <li>Employee stock purchase plan (equity participation)</li> <li>Recognition and performance reward programs</li> <li>Role available as full-time, part-time, or PRN — schedule flexibility built into the model</li> <li>Compliance with all applicable minimum wage laws guaranteed</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Home health setting — clinician travels to patients in their home environment across the Inverness, FL service area</li> <li>Caseload driven by patient and business need; weekly visit volume varies based on individual productivity targets and point values assigned to visit types</li> <li>Each visit type carries assigned productivity points encompassing both direct and indirect patient care activities — transparent, formula-based pay calculation</li> <li>Full evaluation and plan-of-care responsibility: functional status assessment, mobility, endurance, pain, and relevant medical conditions</li> <li>Collaborative care model — coordinates with supervising nurses, physicians, and the broader interdisciplinary health care team</li> <li>Clinician responsibilities include: patient evaluation, PT plan-of-care development within state-specific timelines, progress note completion per visit, outcome reporting, and goal documentation</li> <li>Patient and caregiver education is a core component — clinicians instruct patients, families, and team members on the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals</li> <li>Serves a diverse patient population regardless of age, background, or financial status</li> <li>Backed by a large national post-acute infrastructure with defined clinical protocols, policy support, and career development pathways</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active Physical Therapy licensure in the state of Florida (required)</li> <li>Valid driver's license with current vehicle insurance and access to a dependable personal vehicle (required for home visit travel)</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 varied home environments and patient demographics</li> <li>Drug screening required prior to employment</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Inverness is the county seat of Citrus County on Florida's Nature Coast — a region defined by spring-fed rivers, the Withlacoochee State Trail, and the Gulf of Mexico shoreline, all within easy reach. The area offers a low cost of living relative to Florida's larger metros, a tight-knit community feel, and outdoor recreation ranging from kayaking and cycling to freshwater fishing. Tampa is approximately 75 miles to the south, providing access to a major airport, professional sports, and urban amenities while allowing clinicians to live and work in a quieter, nature-rich setting.</p>