Home Health Physical Therapist
Rutland, Vermont
VNA Hospice of the Southwest Region

Physical Therapist - Contract Opportunity

Location: Rutland, Vermont
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Monitor and adjust patient visit schedules to maximize productivity and meet patient needs.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments including psychosocial, educational, safety, and risk factors in compliance with federal/state regulations and professional guidelines.
• Develop individualized plans of care to promote functional independence and safety, setting patient-specific goals and interventions.
• Provide skilled physical therapy treatments, including therapeutic techniques and patient/caregiver education, while assessing patient progress at each visit.
• Coordinate patient care with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal outcomes and communication.
• Supervise and direct clinical activities of PT assistants, students, and home care aides.
• Complete and manage required documentation and paperwork to reflect care provided and support billing processes accurately.
• Participate in training programs for healthcare staff, volunteers, and community groups.
• Maintain and enhance professional knowledge and promote physical therapy standards.
• Engage in marketing and promotion of rehabilitation services within the community.
• Perform patient-related health assessments (e.g., PT/INR, blood pressure) and procedures (e.g., staple/suture removal, wound care).
• Communicate schedule changes promptly to relevant staff.
• Complete OASIS documentation and collaborate with quality improvement staff to ensure accuracy.
• Follow agency protocols for visit documentation and billing compliance.
• Assess patient needs for home care aide services and coordinate plans of care accordingly.
• Coordinate safe patient discharges and transfers, ensuring all required paperwork is completed per policies and regulations.
• Report patient incidents in a timely manner.
• Participate in peer review audits and provide/accept professional feedback.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Vermont.
• Experience in rehabilitation therapy; minimum years of experience not explicitly stated but implied to require competent clinical skills consistent with professional standards.
• Ability to perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop appropriate care plans.
• Skilled in patient treatment techniques and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not specified as a requirement.
• Emphasis on compliance with federal and state regulations, organizational policies, and professional guidelines (APTA).
• Active participation in quality improvement and community outreach is expected.