Full-time Physical Therapist

Concordia Lutheran Ministries; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Concordia-IRMC VNA is seeking a full-time Licensed Physical Therapist to join its home health team in Indiana, PA. This role offers competitive wages, flexible scheduling, and excellent growth opportunities. Responsibilities include patient assessments, care planning, and providing therapy services in a home setting.

Benefits

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Life Insurance Policy

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Vacation/PTO

Paid Holidays

Referral Program

Seniority/Appreciation Bonuses

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months acute care or rehabilitation center experience.
• Reliable transportation for home visits.
• Valid driver's license and insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial assessments within 24 hours of referral.
• Develop patient care plans with healthcare team.
• Instruct patients and families on therapy programs.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Care Planning

Communication

Education

Graduate of a state approved school of physical therapy

Licensed as a Physical Therapist in Pennsylvania

Job description

Concordia-IRMC VNA 850 Hospital Road, Ste 300, Indiana, PA 15701, Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Concordia-IRMC VNA, formerly the Visiting Nurse Association of Indiana County in Pennsylvania, is proud to serve our communities, patients and their families by providing supportive and compassionate home health, hospice and palliative care services. We strive to hire excellent people at Concordia - and keep them as well!

Concordia-IRMC VNA is seeking a full-time LicensedPhysical Therapist PTto join its growing home health team for the Indiana/Blairsville service area. The VNA has provided skilled nursing care and a variety of therapy services to members of the community since 1970.

Concordia-IRMC VNA offers a very competitive wage and benefit package. Earning potential of $100,000+.

Your patients, your schedule. Typical hours are Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm but we are open to other possibilities. Let us know what type of schedule you are seeking. Some weekends, evenings and holidays are required.

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY for the Physical Therapist PT position?

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Education Assistance Programs
• Physical Therapist PT to Patient Ratio - 1:1

QUALIFICATIONS for the Physical Therapist PT:

• Graduate of a state approved school of physical therapy accredited by the American Physical Therapy Associations
• Minimum of 6 months acute care or rehabilitation center experience. Outpatient therapy experience may be considered if practice included medical/surgical patients
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Reliable, independent means of transportation to make home visits. Drivers must have a valid driver’s license and drive a car with insurance limits as established in personnel policies

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES for the Physical Therapist PT

• Performs the initial start of care assessment for patients admitted for therapy only within 24 hours of receiving the referral
• Performs a comprehensive evaluation of patients by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests
• Develops the plan of care cooperatively with the physician, patient/family and other team members with revisions based on the patient’s condition
• Instructs patients, families and other health care team members in the total physical therapy program including, but not limited to the home exercise program, the proper and safe use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices and safe transfer activities
• Supervises the assigned home health aide every 14 days when the physical therapist is the coordinating health professional
• Services as the primary agency provider by admitting the patient to service and coordinating care when the physician requests therapy as the sole primary service. The admission, carried out after adequate orientation, is comprehensive in nature and follows assessment guidelines
• Plans with the patient, family and other team members for the patient’s discharge from service
• Completes all appropriate OASIS assessments and documentation as assignedMonitors patient’s vital signs.

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Life Insurance Policy

Direct Deposit

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Vacation/PTO

Paid Holidays

Competitive Wages

Referral Program

Seniority/Appreciation Bonuses

Voluntary Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

EOE

Benefits and Wages may vary based on location.

Minimum hours worked per week/status may be required for certain benefit eligibility.

Concordia-IRMC VNA 850 Hospital Road, Ste 300, Indiana, PA 15701, Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America