Physical Therapist, Putnam and Dutchess County

Visiting Nurse Services Westchester

$100K — $116K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • New York State professional license and current registration as a Physical Therapist
  • 1 year of full-time experience delivering physical therapy services
  • Strong ability to assess patient and family needs in home settings
  • Preferred experience in home care environments
  • Familiarity with Oasis assessments preferred
  • Valid driver's license with a reliable vehicle for field use

Responsibilities

  • Assess patients for functional limitations and develop individualized therapy plans
  • Provide direct care using accepted physical therapy modalities
  • Instruct and supervise patients and families on home exercise programs
  • Document clinical evaluations and treatment responses thoroughly
  • Re-evaluate and modify treatment plans based on patient progress
  • Communicate significant clinical information to relevant healthcare team members

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) policy
  • Tuition and education reimbursement program
  • Health savings accounts (HSA)
  • Pension plan
  • 403B tax-deferred annuity option
  • Life insurance coverage
Full Job Description
Salary Range: $100,000 - $116,000 / year

Generous Sign on Bonus!

Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Health, Dental and Vision insurance
  • Generous PTO policy
  • Tuition/Education Reimbursement Program
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Pension
  • 403B Tax Deferred Annuity Plan
  • Life Insurance
We have one of the top benefits packages in the industry!

Physical Therapist Position Description:

Our physical therapists assess patients for functional limitations and develops a therapy plan of treatment with specific goals in collaboration with the patient, family, nurse, physician and other health team members. They provide direct care to treat the medical/surgical condition through the use of accepted physical therapy modalities.
The Physical Therapist also Instructs and supervises the patient/family and home health aide (and others) in the home exercise program that they write and other aspects of patient care as appropriate and documents their response to instruction.
Continually re-evaluates the patient's condition and modifies the plan of treatment as appropriate.
Our PT identifies and reports significant clinical information to, physician, clinical manager, primary nurse coordinating services and other disciplines. They document all clinical evaluations, treatments and patients response to therapy.

Qualifications:
NYS professional License and current registration as a Physical Therapist.
  1. One (1) year of full time experience in direct provision of physical therapy service.
  2. Ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in the home setting.
  3. Home care experience preferred.
  4. Ability to utilize industry technology such as a tablet when in the field with patients.
  5. Experience with Oasis assessments is preferred.
  6. Ability to drive with automobile in good working condition and available for use in the field.

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