Physical Therapist

Good Samaritan; Vincennes (IN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Physical Therapist, delivering essential therapy services in a home setting. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to create personalized treatment plans that enhance patient recovery and quality of life. This entry-level position offers a competitive pay range and the opportunity to make a significant impact in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• One-year physical therapy experience preferred.
• Active registered PT license required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations of patients’ physical abilities.
• Implement therapeutic exercises and monitor progress.
• Educate patients and families about recovery.

Skills

Compassion

Patient Education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

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Responsibilities:

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist to join the Good Samaritan Home Health team. The successful candidate will provide physical therapy services to patients in their homes, promoting rehabilitation, recovery, and improved quality of life. As a key member of our interdisciplinary team, you will work closely with patients, families, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement personalized treatment plans that address each patient's unique needs and goals.

Focus: The focus of Physical Therapy is to improve functional movement. Practicing in the home setting, where patients spend most of their time, is the most “functional” place to make an impact on this!

• Conduct evaluations of patients’ physical abilities, mobility, strength, and functional limitations.
• Implement therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, and modalities to improve patients’ physical function and mobility.
• Educate patients and their families about exercises, safety, and lifestyle modifications to promote recovery and prevent re-injury.
• Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in compliance with state regulations and agency policies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Active registered PT license in the state where you practice.
• Must obtain and maintain current CPR/BLS Certification.
• One-year physical therapy experience in teaching or clinical setting is preferred but not required.
• Current Driver's License.
• Compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Ready to Make a Difference?

At CommonSpirit Health at Home, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our organization. We value the unique contributions of all individuals, including minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Overview:

Good Samaritan is part of an expansive healthcare network committed to providing better patient care with better outcomes, where it is best received — at home. As a faith-based organization, we are dedicated to improving the health of our patients, their families, and the communities we serve. Rooted in humankindness, our ministry is at the heart of everything we do and is evident in every patient we touch.

Pay Range:

$36.85 - $53.43 per hour

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care