St. Vincent Home Health is growing, and we’re seeking a Full Time Physical Therapist in the the Bedford area!

We’re Proud to Offer:

* Outstanding Pay *

* Health Benefits Including Medical, Dental, Vision * 

* Life Insurance *

* ST/LT Disability Coverage *

* Tuition Reimbursement *

* 401K Match *

* Generous PTO Accrual *

* Room for Professional Growth *

* Mileage Reimbursement *

A licensed professional who provides coordinated care to patients of all age groups. Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans to restore or maintain patient well-being. Plans, organizes, and conducts physical therapy treatment program based on the medical referral and their evaluation. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient (OSHA)
• Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency; i.e., attending in-services, as required by regulation; participates in in-service programs
• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients
• Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payors
• Provides effective communication to patient/family, team members, physician, and other health care professionals to ensure coordination of services; provides appropriate referrals, as necessary
• Performs initial and ongoing clinical assessments to identify patient needs, determine level of functioning, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points and appropriateness of patient for home health
• Performs and oversees other team members, when applicable, in the performance of patient care that is consistent with patients’ needs and desires
• Prepares, and completes a Plan of Care in consultation with the physician and other care-team members. Documents on progress notes, phones orders, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis. Revises the POC based on evaluation and ongoing assessment data
• Plans and provides appropriate treatment for neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessment
• Assists/instructs patient/family in transfer techniques appropriate to patient abilities. Instructs on use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, canes, etc., in a safe manner. Utilizes appropriate therapy equipment specific to patient diagnosis and needs
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Adherence to and compliance with information systems security is everyone’s responsibility. It is the responsibility of every computer user to: Know and follow Information Systems security policies and procedures. Attend Information Systems security training, when offered. Report information systems security problems.

Education/Licensing/Certification:

Experience:

• Two years’ experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute care or rehabilitation setting.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of durable medical equipment