Physical Therapist PT
Overview:
The VNA of the Treasure Coast provides compassionate, innovative care of the highest quality, setting the standard for patients and caregivers needing private care, home health, hospice, and community health services.
Together, we provide the highest quality patient care.
Come be a part of the VNA team! We are a mission-minded non-profit organization that has been committed to making a difference in the community we serve since 1975!
The VNA offers its associates a competitive array of benefits and perks such as:
- Competitive pay
- Up to 18 paid days off accrued in first year, 6 observed holidays*
- Competitive rates and plans for health, dental, and vision insurance*
- Employer paid term life insurance*
- 403b retirement plan with company match after one year
- Complimentary access to VNA Mobile Health Clinic
- Tuition reimbursement after one year of service*
- Free CEU credits
- Immediate Access to Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Several local and national discounts
- Available to benefit eligible associates
The VNA is seeking a full time physical therapist to work with our Indian River County Home Health division. Under the order of the physician, assumes primary responsibility for providing skilled physical therapy and health teaching to patients and their significant others in the home setting.
Responsibilities:
- Administer treatments as prescribed by the physician.
- Observe patient's condition to monitor response to treatment.
- Counsel and teach patient and s/o to accomplish goals.
- Conduct physical assessment/histories to determine health problems.
- Establish and follow care plan which addresses problems requiring intervention.
- Formulate appropriate discharge plans.
- Meet with Clerical Therapy Coordinator on a regular basis.
- Maintain clinical records according to agency, state and federal guidelines.
- Assist in preparation of home health aides assignments and provide guidance to aides when applicable to physical therapy.
- Attends case conferences on an as needed basis.
- Participate in in-service educational programs.
- Provide supervision to licensed physical therapy assistants.
Qualifications:
- Possess current PT license in the State of Florida
- Have a minimum of 1 year experience as a PT
- Home Health Experience highly desired
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