What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist - Per Diem position at Visiting Nurse & Community Care?
Physical Therapist
Visiting Nurse & Community Care is a leading, not-for-profit home health agency. We provide employees excellent opportunities for growth and development in a rewarding team-oriented work environment.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement physical therapy plans of care ensuring quality and safe delivery of physical therapy home health care services.
- Work directly with patients to achieve maximum physical recovery.
- Evaluate effects of therapy treatment and communicate patients' progress.
- Record and document patient care services.
- Promote education for clients, client families and the community.
- Coordinate provision of physical therapy home health care services that reflect VNCC’s philosophy and standards of home health for assigned clients.
Qualifications:
- Current PT licensure in MA required.
- Two (2) years experience in home health care, elder services, and/or public health preferred.
- Strong assessment skills needed.
- Excellent communication skills with a customer service orientation necessary.
- Ability to build rapport with patients.
- Ability to handle physical workload.
Work with a friendly and supportive team of seasoned clinicians at an agency that understands the need for work/life balance.
Visiting Nurse & Community Care is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Job Type: Part-time
Work Location: In person