Physical Therapist

Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice; Billings Mobile Manor (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region in Rutland, VT is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide home health evaluation, treatment planning, and case management for patients of all ages. The role includes supervising PTAs, students, and aides, coordinating care with the clinical team, and completing essential documentation.

Qualified candidates have a PT degree (Bachelor’s required, Master’s preferred) and a valid driver’s license, with 2+ years of PT experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 2+ years PT experience preferred; valid State Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and develop plans of treatment for patients of all ages.
• Supervise PTAs, students, and home care aides as a case manager.
• Coordinate patient care with the clinical team and complete required paperwork.

Skills

PT experience

Driver's license

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's in Physical Therapy

Master's degree preferred

Job description

VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region of Rutland, VT is looking to hire a Physical Therapist (PT). Are you looking to further your career in home health therapy? Would you like to work for a caring and supportive medical company that values its employees? If so, please read on!

This home physical therapist position earns a competitive wage and offers up to a $10,000 sign on bonus. We also offer great benefits, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) plan with employer match, flexible schedule, continuing education tuition assistance, and CEU work courses. If this sounds like the right home health nursing opportunity for you.

ABOUT VNA & HOSPICE OF THE SOUTHWEST REGION

Based in Vermont, we are one of the largest non-profit home health and hospice care agency that delivers a wide range of advanced medical care with compassion, dependability, and expertise to people of all ages. Our mission is to provide the best care for every person and to put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. We strive to give customized care to individuals with chronic diseases and conditions as well as those who need short-term care. For our services, we have been recognized as one of the nation's top 100 performing home health agencies by HomeCare Elite.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PHYSICAL THERAPIST (PT)

As a PT, you are responsible for evaluating, developing, implementing, and documenting a plan of treatment for patients of all ages. In addition, this position is responsible for serving as a case manager providing supervision of students, physical therapist assistants (PTA), and home care aides.

• Actively monitors and amends patient visit schedule to maximize productivity and patient need.
• Performs a comprehensive (OASIS and PT) assessments of assigned patients.
• Develops a plan of care to promote optimal functional independence and safety as documented by clinical record.
• Plans for and provides skilled physical therapy treatment including, but not limited to, therapeutic techniques, patient/care giver education, etc. assessing the patient's status and progress on each visit.
• As Care Manager and/or team member, coordinates patient care with other clinical team members.
• Supervises and directs clinical activities of PTAs, PT students and home care aides.
• Completes and coordinates required paperwork.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A PHYSICAL THERAPIST

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university or college required. Master's degree preferred.
• 2+ years of PT experience is preferred.
• Valid State Driver's License required.

Do you enjoy helping people? Are you able to display flexibility? Can you balance multiple tasks at once while demonstrating good time management? Are you willing to take the initiative? Can you get the job done with minimal supervision? If so, you might just be perfect for this home health physical therapy position!

WORK SCHEDULE

This Physical Therapy (PT) position offers flexible hours, we at the VNA value work-life balance. Our clinicians have autonomy in their position to create their daily schedule to meet the needs of their clients, allowing the flexibility to prioritize their personal and family needs.

READY TO JOIN OUR HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE CARE TEAM?