About the Role
Visiting Nurse Services Westchester is seeking Physical Therapy professionals to join their team in Putnam and Dutchess Counties. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply and will participate in a comprehensive home care training program. The company emphasizes a people-oriented culture and high employee retention.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients for functional limitations and develop therapy treatment plans with specific goals in collaboration with the patient, family, nurse, physician, and other health team members.
- Provide direct care to treat medical/surgical conditions using accepted physical therapy modalities.
- Instruct and supervise patients, families, and home health aides in home exercise programs and other aspects of patient care.
- Document patient response to instruction and therapy.
- Continuously re-evaluate patient condition and modify treatment plans as appropriate.
- Identify and report significant clinical information to the physician, clinical manager, primary nurse, and other disciplines.
- Document all clinical evaluations, treatments, and patient responses to therapy.
Requirements
- NYS professional license and current registration as a Physical Therapist.
- One (1) year of full-time experience in direct provision of physical therapy service.
- Ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in the home setting.
- Ability to utilize industry technology such as a tablet when in the field with patients.
- Ability to drive with an automobile in good working condition and available for use in the field.
Skills
- Home care experience preferred.
- Experience with Oasis assessments is preferred.
Location
- Putnam and Dutchess Counties
Work Type
- Home Health Care
Experience Level
- One (1) year of full-time experience in direct provision of physical therapy service.
Education Level
- Recent Physical Therapy Graduates are welcome to apply
Salary/Compensations
- Up to $15,000 in education reimbursement
Benefits
- Generous Sign On Bonus Available!
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
- Up to $15,000 in education reimbursement
- Health savings accounts
- Pension
- Tax Deferred Annuity Plan
- Short and Long Term Disability
About the Company
- Visiting Nurse Services Westchester, established in 1901, is known for its people-oriented culture and very high employee retention rate.
- One of the industries’ fastest growing home care companies.
