Per DIem Physical Therapist

NVNA and Hospice; Stroud; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in home health and hospice services is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist to join their NVNA Works team. This per diem role involves delivering exceptional physical therapy services, assessing client needs, and developing personalized care plans. With a commitment to community and high-quality care, this organization offers a supportive environment for professional growth. Join a dedicated team that values integrity, respect, and employee well-being, making a meaningful impact in the lives of clients and their families.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

401(k) Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts License in good standing required.
• 2+ years' experience as a physical therapist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional physical therapy services as requested.
• Evaluate client's functional abilities and document outcomes.
• Develop and implement teaching plans for clients and families.

Skills

Physical Therapy Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Ability to Work Independently

Community Health Experience

Education

Current Massachusetts License

Registered Physical Therapist

Job description

Join a team that boasts an impressive track record of excellence in delivering top-tier home health, hospice, wellness, and public health services to our valued patients and community.

Our non-profit organization is a continued recipient of five-star patient experience ratings with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the highest achievement possible. We are proud to be ranked as a Top 100 Women-Led Business in Massachusetts by Boston Globe Magazine and The Women’s Edge.

Today, NVNA and Hospice is a vibrant agency serving 27 communities and providing 120,000 patient visits per year with a staff of 331—including 123 nurses—and a reputation for excellent care, efficiency, flexibility, and innovative thinking.

We continue to uphold our values of community, high-quality services in a safe environment of care, integrity, professional development, respect and caring, excellent customer service, and employee well-being. We are neighbors helping neighbors.

We are looking for a talented and compassionate Physical Therapist, Per Diem to work for our NVNA Works private duty sector. In this position, you will provide physical therapy services to clients as requested and reflective of the philosophy, mission and standards established by the Agency.

What will you be doing:

• Provides professional physical therapy services/treatments as requested.
• Evaluates the client’s functional abilities and physical potentials as well as performs diagnostic and prognostic evaluations (muscle, nerve, joint) to assist the client in evaluating the level of function. Assessment data documented in the clinical record is timely, accurate, legible and complete.
• Assists client to develop/restore function, maintain maximum potential and achieve adequate pain control.
• Documents and reports client outcomes and responses to treatments and/or any other changes in the client’s condition in a timely manner.
• Develops, implements and records teaching plan in the care of the client’s total physical therapy program; instructs client, family members and/or significant others and health care team personnel in the patient/client’s total physical therapy program including recommendations for physical/environmental safety and in the use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices.
• Participates in the development of the clients’s plan of care, problem list and summaries and documentation requirements.
• Documents, according to Agency policies and procedures, the type of treatments and client outcomes in the narrative notes.
• Provides supervision of the plan of care for Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Orders/procures patient equipment through approved medical supply vendors.
• Identifies client/family needs for various services and makes appropriate community and Agency referrals.
• Participates in community education programs as appropriate; participates and/or initiates case conferences as the client situation demands. Maintains current knowledge of therapy practice by attendance at Agency in-services and professional seminars.

What we’re looking for in you:

• Current Massachusetts License (in good standing)
• Registered Physical Therapist
• 2 plus years' experience as a physical therapist
• Previous community health experience preferred
• Strong physical therapy skills
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to harmoniously interact with patients/clients, their families, co-workers
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and in various work environments
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Organized and flexible

* This position is per diem and does not include benefits

What's in it for you?

• Medical, Dental and Vison Benefits
• Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Generous Paid Time Off Package
• 401 (k) match program
• Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Program
• Mileage Reimbursement (in field positions only)

VACCINE REQUIREMENTS: NVNA and Hospice requires full vaccination for Covid-19 and flu as a condition of employment. An exception to this mandatory requirement can be requested.

NVNA and Hospice complies with applicable federal and state civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude people or treat them less favorably because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), sex (including sex characteristics, including intersex traits, pregnancy, or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity and sex stereotypes), age, disability (including mental illness and substance abuse disorders), genetic material, veteran status, communicable disease, natural or protective hairstyles or any combination, thereof with regard to admission, access to treatment or employment.

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