PHysical Therapist

Company Overview

Visiting Nurse Home Care & Hospice of Carroll County & Western Maine is a dedicated non-profit organization committed to providing comprehensive in-home healthcare services. As a licensed Medicare Certified agency, we deliver skilled nursing, therapy, and hospice services to support individuals in maintaining independence and quality of life within their homes.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Home Health Physical Therapist to join our compassionate healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in physiotherapy, with expertise in developing care plans and delivering patient-centered therapy across diverse settings. This role involves working closely with patients and interdisciplinary teams to promote recovery, mobility, and overall well-being within the home environment.

Essential Job Functions

Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician’s plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.  This may include, but will not be limited to:

• Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care.  Evaluate the home environment.
• Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab.
• Directing physical therapy treatment.
• Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
• Determining priority needs for physical therapy.
• Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.

Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.

• May train patients in the use of prosthetic device.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers
  as necessary.
• Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
• Participates in discharge planning for patients.
• Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.

• Provides in-service education programs for clinical staff as needed.
• Participates in peer consultation process.
• Supervises physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Position Qualifications

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an approved accredited organization.
• Licensed to practice as a physical therapist within the state of Maine and New Hampshire
• Two years of applicable experience as a physical therapist.  Community/home health experience is preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintains current CPR certification.
• Possesses a current driver’s license and insured vehicle

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during patient treatments and facility rounds.
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and manual manipulation to assist patients with exercises and mobility.
• Ability to lift, move, and support patients and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds independently, and more with assistance.
• Sufficient visual acuity to observe patient responses, read charts, and operate therapy equipment.
• Adequate hearing to respond to patient needs and communicate effectively with team members.
• Manual dexterity to operate therapeutic tools, adjust equipment, and document patient progress.
• Stamina to perform repetitive motions and maintain physical activity throughout the workday.