Physical Therapist (PT) - Full-Time

Lake Sunapee VNA; New London (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Dependent Care Account

Retirement Account

Pension Contribution

Longevity Benefit

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing Education

Tuition Discount Program

Gym Discount

AAA Membership

Job summary

Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice is seeking a Homecare Physical Therapist to provide PT services to patients per physician plan of care. The PT initiates the program, instructs staff and family, and may supervise PT aides in accordance with policy and state regulations.

The role is full-time with flexible travel within service area; travel time and mileage reimbursement are provided, with a dynamic, multidisciplinary team in a culture that emphasizes teamwork and excellence.

Qualifications

• Current NH PT License (DPT preferred).
• Two years of experience as a physical therapist; community/home health experience preferred.
• Proof of Flu vaccination.
• Reliable transportation.
• Valid driver's license.
• Automobile insurance.
• Physical exam within the last year.
• Two-step TB test.

Responsibilities

• 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 timely.
• Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.

Skills

Two years experience

Education

NH PT License (DPT preferred)

Job description

Our core values of Community, Compassion, Empowerment, and Excellence are at the heart of our culture and everything we do.

As a Homecare Physical Therapist you will provide physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act. The Physical Therapist (PT) initiates the 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. The Physical Therapist (PT) supervises physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.

**Full-Time**

Benefits for a Physical Therapist (PT):

• Health insurance – first of the month after 30 days employment
• Dental insurance – first of the month after 30 days employment
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Account
• Earned Time
• Retirement Account
• Pension Contribution
• Longevity Benefit
• Tuition reimbursement

• Continuing Education
• Tuition Discount Program
• Gym Discount
• AAA Membership

Job Highlights as a Physical Therapist (PT):

• Get to know your individual patients
• Flexible workday, with an option to start and end your day from home
• Highly autonomous
• Travel time and mileage reimbursement given
• Become an integral part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team
• Work in an environment where agency culture fosters teamwork and excellence

Responsibilities for a Physical Therapist (PT):

• 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 timely
• Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated

Qualifications for a Physical Therapist (PT):

• Current NH PT License (DPT preferred)
• Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health experience is preferred
• Proof of Flu vaccination
• Reliable transportation
• Valid driver's license
• Automobile insurance
• Physical exam within the last year
• Two-step TB test

Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice is a mid-sized agency, providing home health care, hospice, palliative and personal care services to people of all ages in parts of Grafton, Merrimack, and Sullivan counties in New Hampshire.

Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer.