Physical Therapist

Addison County; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 81,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Addison County Home Health and Hospice in Middlebury, VT seeks a licensed physical therapist for full-time patient care under a physician-approved plan. The role involves evaluating functional status, planning therapy, and guiding families. Supervisory duties for PT assistants and training for aides are included.

Qualifications include a PT degree, state license, CPR certification, and at least two years’ experience. Salary ranges stated; driving and travel may be required; EOE.

Qualifications

• Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or masters program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
• Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the state, if applicable.
• Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health experience is preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a physician's plan of care and evaluates status to develop the total plan.
• Assess muscle strength, mobility, gait and ROM, direct therapy, and instruct patients and families.
• Identify needs for other home health services and refer as necessary.
• Prepare clinical and progress summaries and participate in discharge planning.
• Supervise physical therapy assistants and educate home health aides as required.
• Contribute to case conferences and peer consultation Processes.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organization skills

Education

PT degree (Baccalaureate or Master's)

CPR certification

Job description

Responsible for assessments and treatment of patients. The therapist develops a plan of treatment which is approved by the physician. In the delivery of treatment, the therapist uses independent judgment based on common principles of pathophysiology and accepted standards of care. Works collaboratively with patients, families, other disciplines and other community agencies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care. This may include, but will not be limited to:

• Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.
  • Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab.
  • Directing physical therapy treatment.
  • Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
  • Determining priority needs for physical therapy.
  • Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
• Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.
• May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
• Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
• Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Organization policy.
• Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
• Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
• Participates in peer consultation process.
• Supervises physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
• When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.

Responsible for assessments and treatment of patients. The therapist develops a plan of treatment which is approved by the physician. In the delivery of treatment, the therapist uses independent judgment based on common principles of pathophysiology and accepted standards of care. Works collaboratively with patients, families, other disciplines and other community agencies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care. This may include, but will not be limited to:

• Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.
  • Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab.
  • Directing physical therapy treatment.
  • Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
  • Determining priority needs for physical therapy.
  • Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
• Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.
• May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
• Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
• Participates in discharge planning for patient.
• Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Organization policy.
• Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
• Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
• Participates in peer consultation process.
• Supervises physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
• When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.

Position Qualifications

• Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or masters program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
• Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the state, if applicable.
• Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health experience is preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order. With valid license and insurance.

SALARY RANGE

$81,000 - $87,000 (but will consider PT experience). This salary range is based on full time - 40 hours per week.

Submit resume and cover letter to:

Kristen Wilson, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Director
ACHHH
P.O. Box 754, Middlebury VT 05753
Or to [e-mail]
[phone]

EOE

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