Autonomous Home Health Physical Therapist

Visiting Nurse and Hospice for VT & NH; Hartford (VT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Visiting Nurse and Hospice for VT & NH in White River Junction, VT seeks a Physical Therapist to assess and treat patients referred by a licensed physician, coordinate treatment with the care team, supervise a Physical Therapy Assistant, and contribute to staff development and patient education.

The role requires an active PT license in VT and NH (or license eligibility), a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 1 year of experience in hospital, clinic, or home health settings; two years acute care

Qualifications

• Must possess an active PT license or be license eligible in both VT and NH.

Responsibilities

• Clinical assessment and treatment of patients referred by a licensed physician.
• Coordinate and communicate treatment activities with health care team members and the patient.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) and contribute to the professional development of new staff and health professional students.
• Evaluate patient’s needs for physical therapy and develop appropriate treatment plan.
• Provide appropriate care and treatment to patients based on physician care plan, agency policy, and professional standards of care.
• Instruct family members, PTA’s, Home Health Aides, and other caregivers in appropriate physical therapy techniques.
• Coordinate physical therapy progress with other caregivers and ensure appropriate physical therapy techniques.
• Refer patients to other professionals or agencies when appropriate.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Visiting Nurse and Hospice for VT & NH in White River Junction, VT seeks a Physical Therapist to assess and treat patients referred by a licensed physician, coordinate treatment with the care team, supervise a Physical Therapy Assistant, and contribute to staff development and patient education.

The role requires an active PT license in VT and NH (or license eligibility), a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 1 year of experience in hospital, clinic, or home health settings; two years acute care