Physical Therapist, Putnam and Dutchess County

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

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Education reimbursement

Health Savings Account

Retirement plan (401k/403b)

Life Insurance

Job summary

Visiting Nurse Service Westchester is seeking a Physical Therapist to serve Putnam or Dutchess counties, providing in-home PT care with patient-family collaboration. The role centers on evaluating functional limits, planning tailored therapy, and guiding home health aides in home programs.

You’ll document progress, adjust plans as needed, and work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality patient outcomes, while meeting regulatory standards and maintaining patient safety.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist registered in NYS.
• One year of full-time home health PT preferred.
• Ability to work in patients' homes with travel.
• Experience with Oasis assessments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients for functional limitations and develop a therapy plan with goals.
• Provide direct care using standard physical therapy modalities.
• Instruct and supervise patient, family, and home health aides in home program.
• Re-evaluate patient and modify treatment plan as needed.
• Document evaluations, treatments, and patient responses; report to physician and care team.

Skills

Home health experience

Ability to drive

Oasis assessments

Education

NYS Physical Therapist License

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.