Physical Therapist - Kids on the Move

Vna & Hospice Of The Southwest Region • Saint Albans, VT

115d • $40 - $60

About The Position

VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region is currently seeking a full-time Physical Therapist (PT) for the Kids on The Move program in Franklin County. Are you looking to further your career in home health therapy? Would you like to work for a caring and supportive medical company that values its employees? If so, please read on! This PT position earns a competitive wage and we offer great benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, 401(k) plan with employer match, flexible schedule, continuing education tuition assistance, and CEU work courses. If this sounds like the right home health nursing opportunity for you, apply today!

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited Physical Therapy program required.
• Two years of clinical Physical Therapy experience preferred.
• Prior Home Care experience preferred.
• Have self-direction and initiative, as well as be able to work collaboratively with colleagues within the agency.
• Experienced with electronic medical records required.
• Valid Vermont Driver's License and car insurance.

Responsibilities

• Performs a comprehensive PT assessments of assigned patients including, but not limited to, psychosocial, educational, safety and risk factor parameters.
• Develops a plan of care to promote optimal functional independence and safety as documented by clinical record.
• Creates patient specific goals and ensures that the plan of care reflects logical interventions and advancement towards these goals.
• Plans for and provides skilled physical therapy treatment including, but not limited to, therapeutic techniques, patient/care giver education, etc.
• Assesses the patient's status and progress on each visit and ensures quality of care as documented.
• Coordinates patient care with other clinical team members, including but not limited to, physicians, nurses, care givers, other rehab services, and students.
• Accurately and completely performs functions as related to school-based services, including evaluations, documentation, development of Individual Educational Plan IEP's, participation in meetings, and provision of direct and consultative services.
• Completes required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Participates in in-service training programs for our customers including, but not limited to Rehabilitation, Medical, Nursing staff, volunteers, community groups, etc.
• Proactively engages in the marketing and promotion of Rehab services including, but not limited to, developing specialized areas of service, participating in public health fairs, medical community, etc.
• Works collaboratively with QI staff to maximize accuracy of clinical notes and OASIS documents.
• Coordinates safe patient discharges and/or transfers and ensures all appropriate paperwork and patient information.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• 401k with employer matching funds
• Continuing education tuition assistance
• Generous paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree