Physical Therapist

Fayette County Hospital; West Lincoln (VT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $15,000

Job summary

Fayette County Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist to plan and execute rehabilitation programs in Home Care. A DPT is required, with BLS/CPR within 90 days of hire, and the position is full-time (40 hours per week). Pay starts at $85,488 with a $15,000 sign-on bonus.

The role includes evaluating patients, developing and implementing Plans of Care, and coordinating with staff to ensure quality, compassionate care. Supervisory duties may apply as needed.

Qualifications

• DPT required and licensed as Physical Therapist.
• BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Full-Time, 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of anatomy, exercise physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, neuroscience and pharmacology.
• Assist other staff to provide care and maintain a clean, safe rehab environment.
• Develop Plans of Care with home exercise programs and discharge instructions.

Skills

Therapeutic exercise

Neuromuscular re-education

Gait training

Manual techniques

Effective communication

Education

DPT

Licensed PT (IL)

Job description

Physical Therapist

Physical Therapists plan and execute rehabilitation programs to help patients return to a higher level of physical function. Physical Therapists utilize a variety of skills including, but not limited to therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, physical modalities, gait training and manual techniques. Our therapists demonstrate effective communication and strong interpersonal skills to motivate patients and provide compassionate care.

Job Description

Department: Home Care

Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours a week required

Required: DPT, Physical Therapist (IL), BLS

Pay: Based on experience, starting at $85,488.00

$15,000 sign on bonus

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of anatomy, exercise physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, neuroscience and pharmacology.,
• Assists other facility staff members as needed to provide care and create a clean, orderly and effective environment for rehabilitation and physical therapy.,
• Develop a plan for patients following completion of their Plan of Care with appropriate home exercise program, discharge instructions.,
• Develops Plan of Care for each patient based on initial and ongoing evaluations including short and long term goals, collaboration demands of other staff members, and required patient and caregiver involvement.,
• Documents patient progress according to approved medical documentation and facility documentation procedures.,
• Evaluates mobility, strength and current level of patient function, while setting goals to improve in these areas that are scaled to patient abilities and realistically attainable.,
• Implements Plan of Care on a consistent schedule and adjusts this schedule and plan according to patient progress.,
• Maintains open lines of effective communication between therapy staff, department staff and referral sources involved in the care of the patient.,
• Maintains patient records, ensuring that Certifications and Authorizations are in compliance with third party payer requirements.,
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge through attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications, etc.,
• Performs initial and ongoing physical therapy evaluations according to APTA standards of practice as well as state standards.,
• Strong experience administering a wide range of physical therapy techniques.,
• Supervise physical therapy assistants as indicated in a professional and consistent manner.

Requirements

DPT: Physical Therapy (Required)BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln, Physical Therapist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Compensation

Estimated Compensation Range

$85,488.00 - $132,516.80 Pay based on experience