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

White River Junction, VT | White River Junction
White River Junction, VT 05001, USA

Description

Home care is the future of health care. More and more patients are deciding to heal where they feel most comfortable—at home. Enjoy a career that celebrates your exceptional skill and autonomy, applies your adaptability and critical thinking, and encourages you to perform at the highest clinical level.

VNH is an established leader in home health care and hospice, serving this community since 1907. As a non-profit, our only goal is helping people and providing you with the right team and resources to care for your patients.

Responsibilities of Physical Therapist include:

• 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.

Qualifications of Physical Therapist include:

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

Serving Vermont towns of:Norwich, Hartford, Woodstock, Plymouth, Killington and Hanover, NH

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Functional Expert

Considered a thought leader on a subject

Motivations

Preferred

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

Experience

Preferred

One year of experience as a physical therapist in a hospital, clinic or home health agency. Two years of acute care preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Physical Therapist

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