Physical Therapist

VNS Westchester; Hopewell Junction (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pension

403B Tax Deferred Plan

Life Insurance

Generous PTO policy

Tuition/Education Reimbursement

Health Savings Accounts

Job summary

Visiting Nurse Service Westchester is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to serve Putnam or Dutchess counties in New York. Responsibilities include assessing patients, developing and implementing therapy plans, and supervising home health aides in home exercise programs.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of PT experience, is licensed in NY, and can work in the home setting using tablets. A generous sign-on bonus and extensive benefits package are offered, with focus on career growth and

Qualifications

• NYS license and current registration as a Physical Therapist.
• At least 1 year of full-time PT experience.
• Ability to assess and respond to home settings needs.
• Home care experience preferred.
• Ability to use a tablet in the field.
• Oasis assessments experience preferred.
• Must have a drivable automobile in good condition.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients for functional limitations and develop therapy plans.
• Provide direct care using PT modalities.
• Instruct and supervise patient, family, and home health aide in home exercise program.
• Document evaluations and treatments and patient responses to therapy.
• Re-evaluate patient condition and modify the plan as needed.
• Identify and report significant clinical information to physicians and care team.

Skills

Home health experience

Patient assessment

Field therapy coordination

Tablet in the field

Oasis assessments (preferred)

Driver with car

Education

NYS Physical Therapist license and current registration

Job description

Visiting Nurse Service Westchester, established in 1901, is looking for a Physical Therapist to be based in Putnam or Dutchess counties.

As a "destination employer", VNS Westchester isa company that is widely considered a highly desirable place to work, where people actively seek out employment opportunities due to its reputation for career growth, positive work culture, competitive benefits, and strong brand image, essentially making it a "dream company" within the industry for potential employees to aspire to join and stay at long-term.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $116,000 / year

Generous Sign on Bonus!

Comprehensive Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Generous PTO policy
• Tuition/Education Reimbursement Program
• Health Savings Accounts
• Pension
• 403B Tax Deferred Annuity Plan
• Life Insurance

We have one of the top benefits packages in the industry!

Physical Therapist Position Description:

Our physical therapists assess patients for functional limitations and develops a therapy plan of treatment with specific goals in collaboration with the patient, family, nurse, physician and other health team members. They provide direct care to treat the medical/surgical condition through the use of accepted physical therapy modalities. The Physical Therapist also Instructs and supervises the patient/family and home health aide (and others) in the home exercise program that they write and other aspects of patient care as appropriate and documents their response to instruction. Continually re-evaluates the patient’s condition and modifies the plan of treatment as appropriate. Our PT identifies and reports significant clinical information to, physician, clinical manager, primary nurse coordinating services and other disciplines. They document all clinical evaluations, treatments and patients response to therapy.

Qualifications:

• NYS professional License and current registration as a Physical Therapist.
• One (1) year of full time experience in direct provision of physical therapy service.
• Ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in the home setting.
• Home care experience preferred.
• Ability to utilize industry technology such as a tablet when in the field with patients.
• Experience with Oasis assessments is preferred.
• Ability to drive with automobile in good working condition and available for use in the field.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status.