Home Health Physical Therapist - Lake Katrine, NY

LHC Group; City of Kingston (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a full-time Physical Therapist, where you'll build meaningful relationships with patients and provide advanced healthcare services. This role offers independence and opportunities for career growth while ensuring the highest quality of care. With a focus on compassion and community, you'll play a vital role in enhancing the lives of those you serve. Enjoy a supportive environment that values your contributions and fosters professional development. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Continuing Education

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth Opportunities

Autonomy in Role

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Physical Therapy license in the state of practice.
• CPR certification and reliable transportation are required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' functional status and develop therapy plans.
• Provide treatments to relieve pain and restore function.
• Supervise home health aides and PTAs as permitted.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Therapy Plan Development

Evidence-Based Practices

Communication Skills

Education

Physical Therapy License

CPR Certification

Job description

We are hiring for a full-time Home Health Physical Therapist/PT to join our team at Willcare in Lake Katrine! This is a field role serving patients in Kingston and surrounding areas.

Compensation for full-time is based on experience, skillset, and case types, with a minimum starting salary averaging around $74,000 per year. Please contact our recruiter for more details!

At Willcare, part of LHC Group, we foster a culture of caring, belonging, and trust. We value meaningful connections with patients, their families, our colleagues, and the communities we serve. You can find a home for your career here.

As a Therapist, you can expect:

• The ability to build trusted in-person therapist-patient relationships
• Continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Independence and autonomy
• Career growth possibilities

Bring your passion for serving others and your drive for providing advanced quality healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' functional status and body systems as required for CMS documentation, and develop therapy plans in consultation with physicians.
• Provide services within the scope of practice defined by state laws, in accordance with the plan of care, and coordinate with the healthcare team.
• Observe and report patient responses and changes in condition to supervisors and physicians.
• Treat patients to relieve pain, restore or develop function, and maintain maximum functioning using evidence-based practices.
• Instruct and inform healthcare team members, patients, and families about the plan of care, limitations, and progress.
• Visit patients within the service area and nearby agencies as needed.
• Complete progress notes for each visit and submit them per policy.
• Complete patient evaluations and develop PT care plans within state guidelines; report outcomes within 24 hours.
• Participate in staff meetings and committees as requested.
• Supervise home health aides and PTAs as permitted by state regulations and policies.
• Participate in weekend rotations as needed.
• Prepare discharge summaries and periodic patient condition reports.
• Provide in-service education upon request.
• Adhere to LHC Therapy Standards of Practice.
• Maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge and licensure requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Licensure Requirements:

• Current Physical Therapy license in the state of practice
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to reliable transportation

Company Overview

LHC Group is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

Willcare HH, part of the LHC Group, is a preferred provider of post-acute care, delivering high-quality, cost-effective services including home health, hospice, and community-based care. Our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective healthcare, united by the purpose: It's all about helping people.