Home Health Physical Therapist
Saint Albans City, Vermont
St. Albans

Physical Therapist - Contract Opportunity

Location: St Albans, Vermont
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Actively manage 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 logical 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 Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), PT students, and home care aides.
• Complete and coordinate required documentation and paperwork to reflect care provided, support billing processes, and comply with regulations and standards.
• Participate in in-service training programs for staff and community groups.
• Maintain and enhance professional knowledge and promote physical therapy standards.
• Engage in marketing and promotion of rehabilitation services, including community outreach.
• Perform various patient health assessments (e.g., PT/INR, blood pressure) and procedures (e.g., staple/suture removal, wound care).
• Communicate changes in patient care schedules promptly to schedulers and supervisors.
• Complete OASIS documentation and collaborate with Quality Improvement staff to ensure accuracy.
• Follow agency protocols for visit documentation and billing processes.
• Assess patient needs for home care aide services, develop and coordinate plans of care, and provide supervision as required.
• Coordinate safe patient discharges and transfers, ensuring all paperwork and information comply with policies and regulations.
• Report patient incidents (infections, injuries) timely to Quality Improvement specialists.
• Participate in regular peer review audits, providing and accepting professional feedback.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Vermont
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist
• Recent Physical Therapist experience within the last year
• Experience in supervisory roles

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Specialty years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard experience for Rehabilitation Therapy roles.

This position offers a comprehensive role in physical therapy with a focus on patient-centered care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and compliance with regulatory standards.