Physical Therapist

Job Title

Physical Therapist

Location

Rutland, VT | Home Health

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments of assigned patients, including OASIS and PT evaluations, encompassing psychosocial, educational, safety, and risk factor parameters in accordance with federal and state regulations and APTA guidelines
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care with patient-specific goals, providing skilled physical therapy treatment including therapeutic techniques and patient/caregiver education
• Coordinate patient care as Care Manager and/or team member with physicians, nurses, caregivers, and other rehabilitation services to ensure optimal outcomes
• Supervise and direct clinical activities of PTAs, PT students, and home care aides in accordance with federal and state regulations and APTA guidelines
• Complete OASIS time points, clinical documentation, and billing/charging paperwork accurately and in compliance with agency, state, and federal guidelines
• Actively monitor and manage patient visit schedules to maximize productivity, communicating changes to schedulers and supervisors in a timely manner

Required Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist license in the state of Vermont (or eligibility to obtain)
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with federal and state home health regulations, including OASIS documentation requirements
• Proficiency in completing required agency, state, and federal forms (e.g., HHABN, Medicare Notice of Non-Coverage)
• Ability to perform patient-related health assessments and procedures, including wound care and staple/suture removal

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a home health setting with OASIS documentation
• Familiarity with McKesson home health software processes
• Experience supervising PTAs, PT students, or home care aides
• Background in quality improvement collaboration and peer review participation

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work autonomously in a community-based setting, making a direct impact on patients' functional independence and quality of life
• Engage in a collaborative, multidisciplinary care environment with opportunities for professional development and community outreach