Compassionate Hospice PT – Home-Based Care & Comfort

VitalCaring Group; Madisonville (KY); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Dental Vision

Pharmacy Benefits

Mental Health Support

FSAs & HSA

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Education Reimbursement

Résumé du poste

VitalCaring Group is seeking a Hospice Physical Therapist to plan, organize, and deliver therapy focused on comfort, function, and quality of life for end-of-life care. You will guide patients and caregivers with education and safe mobility in a compassionate, team-based environment.

This full-time salaried position emphasizes dignity, proactive care, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. Strong communication and CPR certification are preferred; home health experience is helpful.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensed to practice as a physical therapist.
• Two years of relevant experience preferred; home health or community-based experience helpful.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with an insured automobile that meets organizational requirements.

Responsabilités

• Provide physical therapy services according to the physician’s plan of care.
• Assess and evaluate therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status; participate in developing the total plan of care.
• Evaluate the home environment to support patient safety and comfort.
• Assess muscle strength, mobility, gait, range of motion, and transfer abilities with a hospice focus on comfort.
• Direct physical therapy treatments and instruct patients/families on use and care of therapeutic appliances.
• Identify and prioritize therapy needs and report patient responses to the physician.
• Initiate the therapy program and instruct family/caregivers and interdisciplinary team members.
• Train patients in the use of prosthetic devices when appropriate.
• Identify the need for additional home health services and make referrals as necessary.
• Provide consultation to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Prepare and submit clinical notes, progress summaries, and discharge summaries.
• Participate in patient discharge planning to ensure smooth care transitions.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Participate in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings to support coordinated hospice care.
• Provide in-service education for nursing and organizational personnel as needed.
• Participate in peer consultation and QAPI activities.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) according to policy and state regulations.
• When therapy is the only skilled service, instruct, supervise, and evaluate home health aide care every two weeks.

Connaissances

Physical therapy

Home health

Documentation

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in Physical Therapy

Description du poste

VitalCaring Group is seeking a Hospice Physical Therapist to plan, organize, and deliver therapy focused on comfort, function, and quality of life for end-of-life care. You will guide patients and caregivers with education and safe mobility in a compassionate, team-based environment.

This full-time salaried position emphasizes dignity, proactive care, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. Strong communication and CPR certification are preferred; home health experience is helpful.