Physical Therapist - Kids on the Move
Company: VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region Inc
Location: Saint Albans
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description VNA & Hospice of the Southwest
Region is currently seeking a full-time Physical Therapist (PT) for
the Kids on The Move program in Franklin County. Are you looking to
further your career in home health therapy ? Would you like to work
for a caring and supportive medical company that values its
employees ? If so, please read on! This PT position earns a
competitive wage and we offer great benefits including health,
dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability,
401(k) plan with employer match, flexible schedule, continuing
education tuition assistance, and CEU work courses . If this sounds
like the right home health nursing opportunity for you, apply
today! ABOUT VNA & HOSPICE OF THE SOUTHWEST REGION Based in
Vermont, we are one of the largest non-profit home health and
hospice care agencies that delivers a wide range of advanced
medical care with compassion, dependability, and expertise to
people of all ages. Our mission is to provide the best care for
every person and to put a little more heart and soul into
healthcare along the way. We strive to give customized care to
individuals with chronic diseases and conditions as well as those
who need short-term care. For our services, we have been recognized
as one of the nation's top 100 performing home health agencies by
HomeCare Elite. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PHYSICAL THERAPIST This
position evaluates, plans, and administers medically prescribed or
educationally relevant physical therapy treatment to clients in
their homes or students in their respective educational
environment. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Essential functions: Performs a comprehensive PT assessments of
assigned patients including, but not limited to, psychosocial,
educational, safety and risk factor parameters. Develops a plan of
care to promote optimal functional independence and safety as
documented by clinical record. Creates patient specific goals and
ensures that the plan of care reflects logical interventions and
advancement towards these goals. Plans for and provides skilled
physical therapy treatment including, but not limited to,
therapeutic techniques, patient/care giver education, etc.,
assessing the patient's status and progress on each visit and
ensuring quality of care as documented. As Care Manager and/or team
member, coordinates patient care with other clinical team members,
including but not limited to, physicians, nurses, care givers,
other rehab services, and students, ensuring optimal patient care
and communication as noted. Accurately and completely performs
functions as related to school-based services, including, but not
limited to, evaluations, documentation, development of Individual
Educational Plan IEP's, participation in meetings, and provision of
direct and consultative services. Fills out and completes insurance
paperwork in a timely manner and in accordance with applicable
regulations. Supervises and directs clinical activities of PTAs, PT
students, and home care aides. Completes required paperwork in a
timely manner. Participates in in-service training programs for our
customers including, but not limited to Rehabilitation, Medical,
Nursing staff, volunteers, community groups, etc. Proactively
engages in the marketing and promotion of Rehab services including,
but not limited to, developing specialized areas of service,
participating in public health fairs, medical community, etc. Works
collaboratively with QI staff to maximize accuracy of clinical
notes and OASIS documents. Coordinates safe patient discharges
and/or transfers (or upon knowledge of) and ensures all appropriate
paperwork and patient information. SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND
QUALIFICATIONS: Successful completion of an accredited Physical
Therapy program required. Two years of clinical Physical Therapy
experience preferred. Prior Home Care experience preferred Have
self-direction and initiative, as well as be able to work
collaboratively with colleagues within the agency. Experienced with
electronic medical records required. Valid Vermont Driver's License
and car insurance. WORK SCHEDULE This Physical Therapist (PT)
position offers flexible hours as we at the VNA value work-life
balance. Our clinicians have autonomy in their position to create
their daily schedule to meet the needs of their clients, allowing
the flexibility to prioritize their personal and family needs.
VNAHSR benefits for full-time employees include: Generous paid time
off, group health, dental, vision, life, STD and LTD insurance,
401K with 4% match, and more. Continuing education tuition
assistance for work-related courses, to eligible staff READY TO
JOIN OUR HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE CARE TEAM? We understand your time
is valuable, so we have a very quick and easy application process.
If you feel that you would be right for this PT job, please fill
out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application . We look
forward to meeting you!
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